Lead Data Engineer

Job Details

This position provides strategic direction and thought leadership for enterprise‑wide data warehousing and infrastructure. They architect large‑scale solutions, set long‑term governance frameworks, and ensure data assets are leveraged for transformation and competitive advantage. This role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and guiding cross‑functional teams through complex integrations. Experts influence executive decisions by translating infrastructure capabilities into business growth opportunities.

Job Description

Summary
This position provides strategic direction and thought leadership for enterprise‑wide data warehousing and infrastructure. They architect large‑scale solutions, set long‑term governance frameworks, and ensure data assets are leveraged for transformation and competitive advantage. This role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and guiding cross‑functional teams through complex integrations. Experts influence executive decisions by translating infrastructure capabilities into business growth opportunities.

Job Duties

• Define enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead design of advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid architectures.
• Drive adoption of best practices in automation, DevOps, and CI/CD for data systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI/ML integration, advanced analytics).
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor across the organization.
• Guide cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.
• Troubleshoot higher-level cloud issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Product teams on cloud roadmaps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 7 years experience in data engineering and infrastructure with a demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and lead innovation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL packages, strategic design of extractions, and data integration process.
• Expert knowledge of business intelligence applications and modeling concepts.
• Expertise with cloud-based data tools (Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Azure resource management, security controls, and cloud governance.
• Deep expertise in multiple data warehousing platforms and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with advanced data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and enterprise integration.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Microsoft Fabric experience.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.