Software Engineering Lead

ESS-259 (BCTLJP00003000)

Job Title - Software Engineering Lead

US Citizenship Required. No exceptions, we are seeing too many candidates that do not meet this requirement. Please ensure resumes have citizenship confirmed at the top upon submittal. Candidates must meet the minimum experience requirements, if they have under 8 years please do not submit the resumes, they will be auto rejected.

• Must have leadership experience.
• Azure Datalake expertise, if the resume does not reflect the working experience with the employer do not submit.
• Business Objects Knowledge, resume should reflect actual experience not just mention.
• The candidate will need to have the knowledge to answer detailed questions regarding the required experience and have recent experience.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Engineering Lead to spearhead our data initiatives, with a primary focus on Azure Data Lake and its associated ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep architectural knowledge of Azure Data Lake and Databricks, a solid understanding of security concepts within Azure, and a proven track record of leading teams in delivering scalable and secure data solutions.

Major Responsibilities:
Architectural Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient data architectures leveraging Azure Data Lake and Databricks.
• Define and enforce best practices for data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval.
• Optimize data workflows to ensure high performance and cost efficiency.

Data Governance and Security:

• Develop and implement security measures for Azure Data Lake, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and other security protocols within Azure Subscriptions.
• Collaborate with security teams to perform regular audits and vulnerability assessments.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, business analysts, and IT teams, to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Drive agile practices and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Platform Optimization and Monitoring:

• Oversee the deployment and management of Azure Data Lake and Databricks environments.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Evaluate and incorporate new Azure services and technologies to enhance the data platform.

Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development:

• Develop and execute a roadmap for data engineering aligned with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data engineering and Azure technologies.
• Provide recommendations for long-term data strategy, including data lakehouse adoption and cloud optimization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and other Azure services.
• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing large-scale data solutions.
• US citizenship is required for this position.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL.
• Deep understanding of Azure security concepts, including subscription management, RBAC, and data encryption.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL pipelines, and big data technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in a data engineering context.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with implementing data lakehouse architectures.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA.

About Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.:

Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE. Since 2002, ESS Inc. has been providing health and safety, engineering, environmental technical and management services to businesses throughout the United States. We work with businesses from Fortune 500 members to small businesses in the local community, providing world class occupational safety and health consultative services and environmental compliance assistance. Our customers value our personal attention to their needs and the accuracy and flexibility of our services to meet their unique needs. As President and Founder of ESS, Lonnie Grayson brings more than 25 years of professional environmental safety and health leadership to the company. He founded ESS Inc. in 2002 and has grown the firm into a nationally recognized industry leader. With a professional background as a mechanical engineer, Mr. Grayson knows the value of a safety and health program that focuses on the processes that drive the safety and health process in a company to achieve great results. We understand the need for partnership with our customers to fully understand their needs and the culture of each customer to meet and exceed their occupational safety, health and environmental compliance needs.