GBIT (Global Bridge InfoTech Inc) ยท 2 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer
Richardson, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffGBIT (Global Bridge InfoTech Inc) is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with exceptional expertise in SQL development and optimization. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, performance tuning, and reliability of data platforms while ensuring high availability and strong access controls.
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Hiring Manager
jithender G
Responsibilities
Design, write, analyze, and maintain complex SQL queries for analytics and data processing
Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability
Create and manage views, materialized views, indexes, and database objects
Perform deep-dive query execution analysis and troubleshooting
Ensure SQL code follows best practices for performance, readability, and maintainability
Work extensively with PostgreSQL and Snowflake, including:
Schema design and data modeling
Performance tuning and cost optimization
Query optimization and workload management
Lead database design decisions and guide best practices across teams
Design and manage clustered environments with High Availability (HA)
Define and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies
Establish and monitor RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective)
Participate in DR testing, failover planning, and system resilience improvements
Implement and manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for databases
Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with internal standards
Collaborate with security and compliance teams on audits and reviews
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in SQL: Writing advanced queries, Query optimization and tuning, Indexing strategies and execution plan analysis
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Snowflake
Solid understanding of: Database performance tuning, Views, indexes, partitions, and query optimization techniques
Experience designing and supporting HA and DR architectures
Strong knowledge of RBAC, database security, and access control
Practical experience defining and meeting RTO and RPO requirements
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and technical leadership abilities
Preferred
Experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with data warehousing, analytics platforms, or ETL pipelines
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for databases
Company
GBIT (Global Bridge InfoTech Inc)
Global Bridge InfoTech (GBIT) stands as a leader in NXT-GEN IT solutions, offering unmatched expertise in IT consulting, system integration, and Remote Infrastructure Managed Services (RIMS) across industries.
Founded in 2006
201-500 employees
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Chief Operating Officer
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