Delivery Lead (Data Engineering - SQL, Snowflake, DBT)Role OverviewWe are looking for a
strong Delivery Lead with deep expertise in
SQL, Snowflake, and DBT, who can
own end-to-end delivery of data engineering solutions. This role requires a blend of
hands-on technical capability,
stakeholder management, and
execution leadership to drive successful outcomes from requirement gathering through production delivery.
Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Delivery Ownership- Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data engineering projects-from requirement gathering to deployment and support
- Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery aligned with business expectations
- Drive execution with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and data quality
2. Business & Stakeholder Engagement- Engage with business heads and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams
- Proactively identify business needs and recommend data-driven solutions
3. Technical Leadership- Provide hands-on leadership in:
- Advanced SQL development
- Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and optimization
- DBT-based transformation frameworks
- Define and enforce best practices for data pipelines, transformations, and governance
- Review designs and code to ensure engineering excellence
4. Solution Design & Architecture- Architect scalable data solutions leveraging Snowflake and modern ELT frameworks (DBT)
- Design robust data models, pipelines, and workflows
- Drive performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives
5. Team Leadership & Delivery Governance- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers
- Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and progress tracking
- Ensure adherence to delivery processes, SLAs, and coding standards
6. Quality, Risk & Issue Management- Drive data quality checks and validation frameworks
- Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
- Handle escalations and critical issues effectively
Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills- Strong expertise in:
- SQL (advanced level)
- Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security)
- DBT (data transformation and modeling)
- Experience in end-to-end data pipeline development (ELT/ETL)
- Strong understanding of data modeling (dimensional & normalized)
Functional & Leadership Skills- Proven experience in delivery leadership / tech lead roles
- Strong ability to interact with senior business stakeholders
- Excellent requirement gathering and solutioning skills
- Ability to drive multi-project delivery and prioritization
Preferred- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks
- Agile/Scrum delivery experience
Experience- 10+ years in Data Engineering / Analytics
- 3+ years in Delivery Lead / Technical Lead roles
- Proven track record of leading end-to-end data projects
Key Competencies- Ownership mindset
- Strong execution and accountability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Success Measures- On-time, high-quality delivery
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Scalable and efficient data solutions
- Team productivity and engagement
