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Solomon Page

Lead Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to join the Data & AI Supply Chain organization and ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

Northern Base

Lead Data Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Lead Data Engineer - MSS Irvine, CA Fulltime Lead Data Engineer - MSS Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Data Bricks , EBT ,Airflow , Asset Management exp Roles & Responsibilities Lead Data ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Lead Data Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

$180K - $190K/yr

Lead Data Engineer (EDO Platform Engineering Lead) Location: Irvine, CA Salary: $180,000-$190,000 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / EDO Platform Engineering Lead to ...

ALO

Lead Data Engineer

Beverly Hills, CA

$180K - $250K/yr

OVERVIEW We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to architect, build, and evolve the foundational data platform that powers analytics, real-time decisioning, and operational intelligence across Alo.

Anaheimducks

Lead Data Engineer

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job ...

OC Sports and Entertainment

Lead Data Engineer

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job ...

OC Sports and Entertainment

Lead Data Engineer

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job ...

OCVIBE

Lead Data Engineer

Anaheim, CA

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job ...

OCVIBE

Lead Data Engineer

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job ...

Qcells

Lead Data Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

Description POSITON DESCRIPTION We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to architect, build, and lead the development of scalable, cloud-based data platforms that support enterprise analytics ...

Stellic

Lead Data Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$230K - $260K/yr

Stellic is growing! We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to own the next phase of our data platform that will power everything from internal decision-making to customer-facing insights - and we ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Lead Data Engineer vs Freelance Data Engineer?

AspectFreelance Lead Data EngineerFreelance Data Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees data projects, manages teams, designs architectureExecutes data pipelines, cleans data, supports data analysis
Required SkillsData architecture, leadership, project managementData processing, SQL, scripting
CertificationsOften preferred: cloud certifications, data managementBasic data certifications, SQL certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, client-focused, project-basedIndependent, client-focused, project-based

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Lead Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Solomon Page
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$134K - $161K/yr

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Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to join the Data & AI Supply Chain organization and drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale data products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will support Supply Chain initiatives across Sourcing, Transportation, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) by building scalable cloud-native data solutions that enable advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern data engineering, cloud-native architectures, ETL/ELT development, and enterprise data modeling while collaborating with cross-functional business and technology teams.
  • Rate Range: $5065/hr on W2 (DOE)

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and enterprise data products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Build and optimize cloud-native data solutions using Dataproc, BigQuery, SQL, and dbt.
  • Design scalable data models supporting analytical and operational reporting requirements.
  • Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and publish data from enterprise systems.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Data Architects, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead technical design discussions and perform code reviews to ensure engineering quality and best practices.
  • Optimize cloud-based data processing for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Implement monitoring, testing, and operational best practices for production workloads.
  • Build reusable frameworks, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
  • Support production issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering with demonstrated technical leadership.
  • Strong hands-on experience building enterprise data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Expert-level experience with Dataproc, BigQuery, SQL, and dbt.
  • Strong understanding of modern ETL/ELT architecture and large-scale data processing.
  • Experience designing dimensional, normalized, and analytical data warehouse models.
  • Experience building scalable cloud-native data pipelines.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practices.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
  • Experience working within Agile development environments.

Required Skills:
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Dataproc
  • BigQuery
  • SQL
  • dbt
  • ETL / ELT
  • Data Modeling
  • Cloud Data Engineering
  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • Agile Methodologies

Technical Skills:
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Dataproc
  • BigQuery
  • SQL
  • dbt
  • Git
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Data Warehousing
  • ETL / ELT Development
  • Cloud-native Data Architecture

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Apache Airflow.
  • Experience integrating Apache Kafka or other streaming technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with PySpark.
  • Strong Python programming skills for data engineering and automation.
  • Experience with data quality, metadata management, and data governance.
  • Retail or Apparel industry experience.
  • Experience supporting Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or Distribution Center operations.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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