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Lead Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead Data Engineering Specialist **Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Responsibilities: * Shape industry narratives across both business and technical domains, addressing intricate challenges proactively ...

Lead Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Lead Data Engineer This role is to be based near our offices in New York City or West Los Angeles. About us: We drive intelligent growth for ambitious businesses and leading brands. Customer ...

Lead Data Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

J0326-3022 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: As a Lead Data Engineer, you will lead a team of data engineers and collaborate with architects, engineers, information analysts, business ...

Lead Data Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ ยท On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for ... These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

Purpose of Position The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and guiding the implementation of modern data solutions in a cloud-based ...

Lead Data Engineer

King Of Prussia, PA ยท On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

Position Summary The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for leading data engineering initiatives, managing a team of 1-3 direct reports, and personally building robust data ...

$117K - $140K/yr

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to build and operate enterprise-grade data ... These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not ...

Lead Data Engineer

East Rutherford, NJ ยท On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: East Rutherford, NJ Reporting To: Head of Technology Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 / year Description Who We Are:

Lead Data Engineer

$104K - $138K/yr

Job Title Lead Data Engineer Summary The Lead Data Engineer helps architect and lead the development of enterprise-scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions across multiple business units ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

Austin, TX

$101K - $133K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Location: Austin, TX Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology ... Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance ...

Lead Data Engineer

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

Purpose of Position The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and guiding the implementation of modern data solutions in a cloud-based ...

Lead Data Engineer

Wilmington, DE

$111K - $133K/yr

Lead Data Engineer The Bank Tech Data, Decisioning, & Market Services Domain serves as the ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

Wilmington, DE ยท On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Lead Data Engineer The Bank Tech Data, Decisioning, & Market Services Domain serves as the ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Lead Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

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How much do full time lead data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time lead data engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Lead Data Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectFull Time Lead Data EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related; often leadership experienceBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeading data teams, designing architecture, overseeing projectsDeveloping data pipelines, coding, maintaining databases
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, where data leadership is neededSame industries, more focused on execution and implementation

The main difference is that a Full Time Lead Data Engineer oversees data projects and manages teams, while a Data Engineer primarily focuses on building and maintaining data systems. The lead role involves more strategic planning and leadership responsibilities, whereas the data engineer role is more technical and execution-oriented.

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Lead Data Engineer

ACI Infotech

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago


Job description

**Position: Lead Data Engineering Specialist
**Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Responsibilities:
  • Shape industry narratives across both business and technical domains, addressing intricate challenges proactively.
- Envision the future trajectory of the organization and delineate technology's role in achieving those objectives.
- Develop an innovative vision for Marketing Data Engineering, embracing cutting-edge platforms and tools.
  • Lead and inspire a technical team, nurturing individual growth and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Cultivate a culture of continual learning and exploration within the Data Engineering landscape.
  • Architect and implement scalable data solutions on Azure, leveraging premier tools and services.
- Engineer resilient data pipelines to facilitate seamless data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Innovate in data modeling, schema design, and CI/CD automation to enable agile deployment practices.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Expert years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering across On-Premises and Cloud-based platforms.
- Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, PySpark, Python, and associated services.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving successful project outcomes.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in fast-paced environments.