Guidehouse · 3 months ago
Senior Technical Lead – Data Engineering
GH Office: Tysons Corner, VA (Headquarters)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGuidehouse is a company specializing in digital solutions and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead with expertise in architecting and scaling data lakes on AWS. The role involves leading a team of data engineers, driving the technical vision for data architectures, and collaborating with business leaders to align data platform capabilities with organizational priorities.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for AWS-based data architectures
Oversee solution design, data modeling, integration, and governance practices
Evaluate and recommend AWS-native tools and best practices for scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data platforms
Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and CI/CD practices for data pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including data scientists, analysts, and product teams
Architect and implement scalable ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions using AWS data services
Enable data discovery, lineage, and governance with AWS Glue Data Catalog and other metadata management tools
Drive automation, monitoring, and standardization across the AWS data platform
Partner with business leaders to align AWS data platform capabilities with organizational priorities
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements using AWS security and governance services
Champion a data-driven culture and advocate for enterprise-wide adoption of modern AWS data practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role
Deep expertise in AWS-based data lake architectures (Amazon S3, Lake Formation, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Athena)
Strong knowledge of data fabric concepts (data virtualization, metadata-driven orchestration, semantic layers)
Proficiency in AWS streaming & batch data services (Kinesis, MSK, Glue ETL, EMR/Spark)
Experience with modern AWS analytics and AI/ML integration (SageMaker, QuickSight, Redshift Spectrum)
Strong programming skills (Python, Scala, Java, SQL)
Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and cataloging using AWS Glue Data Catalog and third-party tools (Collibra, Alation, DataHub)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, including Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Docker
Strong knowledge of database systems (Oracle, Aurora, PostgreSQL), data modeling techniques, and SQL proficiency
Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strong problem-solving, architectural thinking, and decision-making skills
Preferred
AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (or equivalent certification)
Prior experience in public sector or grants management systems (a plus)
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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