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Codeworks IT Careers ยท 2 weeks ago

Senior Data Engineer & Technical Lead (SDET Lead)

positionAuburn Hills, MI
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$50/hr - $60/hr
date7+ years exp

Codeworks is an IT Services firm headquartered in SE Wisconsin, known for their commitment to quality and direct client relationships. Volkswagen is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to architect, develop, and guide the delivery of major data engineering initiatives, requiring strong leadership skills and technical expertise.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize scalable batch and streaming data pipelines using Python and PySpark
Build, schedule, and monitor complex workflows using Airflow, ensuring reliability and maintainability
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub, Docker, and cloud-native tools
Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and automate unit and integration tests for data pipelines
Enforce secure coding standards and best practices across the development lifecycle
Partner with Data Architects, QA, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
Maintain comprehensive system design documentation, including data and process flow diagrams
Lead a small engineering team and mentor junior developers on coding, testing, and deployment best practices
Diagnose and resolve issues across the data stack, including pipeline errors and performance bottlenecks
Cross-train partner teams (e.g., operations support) to ensure coverage and continuity

Qualification

PythonPySparkAirflowCI/CD pipelinesTest-Driven DevelopmentGitHubDockerAgile methodologiesLeadershipCollaborationMentoringProblem-solving

Required

7+ years of overall IT experience, with proven experience as a Technical Lead
Strong hands-on expertise in Python, PySpark, and Airflow
Experience designing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Docker, and cloud-native tools
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as OpenShift, Cloudera, Tableau, Confluence, and Jira
Background in waterfall, iterative, and Agile development methodologies
Knowledge and application of Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Codeworks IT Careers

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Since 1995, we have specialized in providing exceptional IT staffing, project delivery, and consulting services.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://codeworks-inc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Codeworks IT Careers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (22)
2021 (19)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-11-18Acquired
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