Lead Data Engineer IIOur Deloitte AI & Engineering team works to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients' success. You'll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.As a Lead Data Engineer II in our AI & Data practice, you will leverage your extensive real-world experience to lead the delivery of transformative data and AI programs for our clients, capitalizing on the comprehensive capabilities of the Databricks Platform.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing teams, building client relationships, and driving the strategic direction of our services across data engineering, business intelligence, and AI/ML. You'll collaborate with C-level executives to innovate and deliver measurable business value.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementTeam and Practice DevelopmentStrategic Solution DesignTechnical OversightA successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to mentor and provide clear guidance to othersThe team Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.Qualifications RequiredMaster's or PhD degree in a relevant STEM fieldMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureAbility to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance7+ years of real-world experience leading the delivery of complex, large-scale data and AI initiatives utilizing the breadth of the Databricks platform.5+ years of experience with the latest Databricks features including Lakeflow Connect, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Model Serving, Genie, and Databricks Apps.2+ years of experience leading and managing cross-functional teams of technical professionals on challenging client engagements.2+ years of experience in data strategy, modern data architectures, data governance, and best practices for enterprise AI built on Databricks.Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you servePreferredProfessional Databricks certifications (e.g., Data Engineer Professional, Machine Learning Professional) are highly preferredExceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience with executive-level communicationPublic sector experience preferredActive public sector clearance preferredThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $151,500 to $252,500.
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