We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in AWS and database technologies (Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL, Amazon Redshift). The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data platforms and drive enterprise-level data engineering initiatives.
Experience10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and Database Development
Primary SkillsAWS Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, SQL Development
TechnologiesMust Have: Redshift, Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL
Nice to Have: AWS (S3, Lambda), SQL, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Query Optimization, Performance Tuning, Linux/Unix, Git, CI/CD
Key Responsibilities- Lead the architecture and implementation of data pipelines and data warehouse solutions on AWS
- Design and optimize Amazon Redshift-based analytics platforms
- Develop and review complex PL/SQL and PL/pgSQL procedures, functions, and scripts
- Drive data migration and transformation across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Redshift environments
- Implement performance tuning strategies including indexing, partitioning, and query optimization
- Establish best practices for data governance, security, and quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver data solutions
- Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical leadership
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS data ecosystem (Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda)
- Advanced expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL)
- Proven experience in enterprise-scale data warehouse architecture
- Strong understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks and pipeline design
- Expertise in performance tuning and large-scale data processing
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and Database Development
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS data ecosystem (Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda)
- Advanced expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL)
- Proven experience in enterprise-scale data warehouse architecture
- Strong understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks and pipeline design
- Expertise in performance tuning and large-scale data processing
- Prior experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles
What We Do
NorthBay is an AWS Premier Partner focused on Database & Application migrations, data & analytics, DevOps & DataOps, application modernization and ML/Ai. Our practice areas include big data and analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and database migrations.
