DigiKey is seeking a Technical Lead Data Engineer to help lead the development and optimization of their modern cloud data platform infrastructure, to support analytics, reporting, and data science initiatives.
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Python for data transformation and automation.
- Experience with dbt-core for data modeling and transformation.
- Strong hands-on experience cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure) and cloud data platforms (Snowflake).
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Solid understanding of modern data warehousing architecture, dimensional modeling, ELT/ETL frameworks and data modeling techniques.
- Experience working in a cloud-native environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable data pipelines using dbt-core, Python, and SQL to support analytics, reporting, and data science initiatives.
- Design and optimize data models in Snowflake to support efficient querying and storage.
- Lead the development and maintenance of our data warehouse, ensuring data quality, governance, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts, data architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust solutions.
- Establish and enforce best practices for version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and data pipeline monitoring.
- Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the data platform.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
- 8+ years documented experience with ETL Tools
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Detail Orientated
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude
