The Role
Lead the architecture and delivery of a greenfield Azure-based Snowflake data warehouse and modern analytics stack. Design ingestion, dimensional models, semantic and BI layers; establish data quality, testing, documentation, and observability standards. Own sprint planning, backlog management, roadmap delivery, stakeholder communication, and technical trade-offs while partnering with executives and product owners. Participate in future hiring processes and ensure platform integrity and reliability.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.
We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.
Opportunity for impact
Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.
Newfire is seeking a Lead Data Engineer
What's the Project?
As the Data Engineer Lead, you will be the primary architect and technical visionary for our greenfield data warehouse implementation on Azure. You are responsible for designing the end-to-end modern analytics stack—from source system ingestion (Airbyte/Fivetran) to the final BI reporting layer. You will serve as the "face" of the data team, interfacing directly with the CEO and product owners to translate business needs into technical reality.
Your day-to-day activities:
- Architectural Design: Define target architecture and data models for a new Snowflake-based warehouse on Azure using Medallion Architecture principles.
- Tooling Selection & Strategy: Lead the evaluation and implementation of the semantic layer (e.g., Cube) and BI tools (e.g., Hex, Lightdash, or Metabase).
- Standards & Quality: Establish and enforce a rigorous Definition of Done (DoD) that includes documentation, testing, and peer review.
- Testing Strategy: Architect a proactive data quality framework using dbt tests and observability patterns to ensure a trustworthy EDW.
- Stakeholder Management: Interface with the CEO; manage expectations, clarify scope, and push back on unrealistic requirements while maintaining architectural soundness.
- Planning & Delivery Management: Own the data team's sprint planning, backlog grooming, and quarterly roadmap. Translate business priorities into a sequenced delivery plan; proactively surface risks and keep stakeholders aligned on scope, timeline, and trade-offs.
You’re a perfect match if you have:
- Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience building and managing data platforms within the Azure ecosystem.
- End-to-End Stack Mastery: Experience designing and delivering a modern warehouse: Ingestion (Airbyte/Fivetran) → Snowflake → dbt → Semantic Layer/BI.
- Advanced Data Modeling: Deep expertise in Dimensional Modeling (Star Schemas), EDW principles, and Medallion Architecture.
- Quality Leadership: Experience implementing automated testing and data observability at scale; TDD experience is a significant bonus.
- Leadership Experience: Prior tenure as a Tech Lead, Data Architect, or Analytics Engineering Lead.
- Delivery & Roadmap Management: Demonstrated ability to own a technical roadmap end-to-end — breaking down a multi-month initiative into sprints, managing a backlog in a tool such as Jira, Linear, or similar, and communicating status and trade-offs clearly to non-technical executives. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum or iterative delivery cadence is required.
- Definition of Done: A disciplined approach; you do not consider a task "finished" until it is tested, documented, and validated.
- Resilience: Comfortable holding ground under scrutiny and direct feedback
- Outcome-Oriented: Cares deeply about the final analysis the business needs.
- Ownership: Taking full responsibility for the integrity and reliability of the platform so that stakeholders have complete trust in the data.
- As a Senior team member, you will be expected to actively participate in our hiring processes by serving on interview panels for future roles across the company
Please note that employment will be contingent upon providing documentation verifying your legal work authorization in the country of residence, in accordance with applicable law.
About
Newfire Global Partners is a leading custom software development company that specializes in working on complex problems. With a strong focus on meeting the unique needs of each organization, they connect clients with local leaders and trusted remote teams to deliver exceptional IT services and software development solutions. Their range of expertise spans various domains, including Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing. By leveraging recent innovations in artificial intelligence, Newfire Global Partners ensures that their clients can transform the new normal into a competitive advantage. Through their advisory services, experienced leaders guide businesses through transformations and de-risk operations throughout the entire lifecycle. They also offer talent augmentation, bringing together highly skilled professionals from multi-disciplinary teams to support software, product, and marketing needs. Newfire Global Partners is committed to providing excellent service and driving client growth. Their team of industry experts works closely with organizations, whether it's driving transformation, building from scratch, or getting things done efficiently. Trusted by VC & PE firms, established businesses, and startups, Newfire Global Partners is proud to be a reliable partner in various industries, including healthcare, enterprise, and fintech. Partner with Newfire Global Partners today and unlock the expertise that accelerates success.
Skills Required
- Proven experience building and managing data platforms within the Azure ecosystem
- Experience designing and delivering an end-to-end modern data warehouse using Airbyte or Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, and semantic or BI tools
- Deep expertise in dimensional modeling, star schemas, enterprise data warehouse principles, and Medallion Architecture
- Experience implementing automated data testing and data observability at scale
- Prior experience as a Technical Lead, Data Architect, or Analytics Engineering Lead
- Experience owning technical roadmaps, sprint planning, backlog management, and multi-month delivery planning
- Experience communicating project status, scope, risks, and trade-offs to nontechnical executives
- Experience working in an Agile, Scrum, or iterative delivery cadence
- Disciplined approach to testing, documentation, peer review, and Definition of Done standards
- Comfort holding firm under scrutiny and direct feedback
- TDD experience
- Willingness to participate in interview panels for future company roles
- Documentation verifying legal work authorization in the country of residence
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The Company
What We Do
Newfire Global Partners is a technology and advisory firm founded in 2016. They specialize in software development, staff augmentation, and strategic advisory services, helping organizations navigate digital transformation. Their work spans high-impact industries, with a particular emphasis on digital healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity. They focus on solving complex challenges through product-led thinking, business strategy, and the practical application of AI to drive measurable growth and operational success.
