Deloitte

Lead Data Engineer

Deloitte$144K — $241K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years leading complex, large-scale data engineering, data governance, or AI initiatives
  • 3+ years configuring Unity Catalog role-based access control using Microsoft Entra ID and SCIM
  • 1+ year experience with Collibra Data Catalog and PII/PHI classification tagging
  • 1+ year aligning data access controls to ABAC masking patterns and developing solutions using Python
  • Travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex data and AI programs on the Databricks platform as a subject matter advisor.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while advising on enterprise data and AI strategies.
  • Lead, coach, and develop diverse teams of data engineers, data scientists, and architects.
  • Design data-driven architectures integrating data engineering, BI, AI, and ML capabilities.
  • Provide oversight on deliveries, defining success criteria related to data governance and security practices.

Benefits

  • Broad range of benefits offered to employees
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Work You'll Do

As a Lead Data Engineer on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for leading large-scale data and artificial intelligence programs that help clients modernize platforms, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes using the Databricks platform.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex data and artificial intelligence programs across the Databricks platform, serving as a subject matter advisor to delivery teams.
  • Build and maintain client relationships while advising stakeholders on enterprise data and artificial intelligence strategy.
  • Lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams of data engineers, data scientists, and architects across client engagements.
  • Design data-driven architectures that integrate data engineering, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
  • Provide delivery oversight, define success criteria, and guide teams on data governance, security, and machine learning operations practices.
The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  • 7+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale data engineering, data governance, or artificial intelligence initiatives
  • 3+ years of experience configuring Unity Catalog role-based access control (RBAC) using Microsoft Entra ID groups and Icertis User Provisioning with System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM)
  • 1+ years of experience registering data assets in Collibra Data Catalog and applying personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) classification tags
  • 1+ years of experience aligning data access controls to an established attribute-based access control (ABAC) masking pattern and developing solutions using Python
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience with executive-level communication.
  • Professional Databricks certifications are preferred.
  • Public sector experience preferred
  • Active public sector clearance preferred
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $144,600 to $241,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network that provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. The company was founded in London in 1845 and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Deloitte has over 330,000 employees in more than 150 countries and territories. The company's mission is to help clients achieve their goals and make an impact that matters in their businesses and communities.
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