Lead Data Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Data Engineer (AI): Designing and delivering modern cloud-based data platforms with an accent on scalable architecture, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and AI/ML deployment support. Focus on providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering teams, and driving best practices across diverse enterprise projects.

Salary: $150,000–$300,000

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment and talent consultancy specializing in high-impact technical roles.

What you will do

• Design and deliver robust, cloud-based data platforms.
• Build and optimize complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Develop scalable and secure data architectures for enterprise clients.
• Support the deployment of AI and machine learning models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive engineering best practices and influence technical strategy.

Requirements

• Extensive experience building modern cloud data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data engineering principles.
• Commercial experience with Databricks and Azure (AWS/GCP experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to design scalable data solutions.
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or mentoring capacity.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a variety of enterprise-scale projects.
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional growth.
• Influence over technical strategy and architectural decisions.
• Hands-on technical work combined with leadership responsibilities.