Lead Data Platform Engineer III

I am a recruiting consultant with Artech, and I am hoping I can help you find the perfect next opportunity for your career goals. You very well could be happy in your present role but might be looking for a more challenging project or maybe you want to explore opportunities outside your comfort zone.  I am currently recruiting for a Lead Data Platform Engineer III for one of our direct clients in the US.  Below are the specs for the role :

Job Title : Lead Data Platform Engineer III

Work Location : Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX or Remote (Prefer candidates who can work onsite)

Duration of Assignment : 6+ Months Contract

Job Description : Summary

Are you passionate about building and supporting modern data platforms in the cloud? We’re looking for a Sr. Data Platform Engineer who thrives in a hybrid role—60% administration and 40% development / support—to help us scale our data and DataOps infrastructure. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and AWS CloudOps, Cloud Security, while supporting mission-critical data pipelines and integrations. If you’re a hands-on engineer with strong Python skills, deep AWS experience, and a knack for solving complex data challenges, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and integration frameworks.
• Administer and optimize Databricks and Apache Spark environments for data engineering workloads.
• Build and manage data workflows using AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, Redshift, SageMaker, and S3.
• Support and troubleshoot DataOps pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance across environments.
• Automate platform operations using Python, PySpark, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data ingestion, transformation, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and third-party teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
• Troubleshoot recurring issues and implement long-term resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

Nice to Have / Working Knowledge

Click “ APPLY ” to send your resume for this role or you can send an email to me at Yashi.Srivastava@artech.com . You can also reach me directly at 973.604.7371 .

Artech has been an employer of choice for 30 years, proudly serving over 80 Fortune 500 companies.  We have dedicated professionals that will help you with your next career move.  Our recruiters will listen carefully to your career goals and then match your skills and aspirations to various open roles.  There is nothing we are more passionate about than finding candidates a rewarding job that makes them happy.

Artech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.