[Remote] Lead Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Egen is a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company with a data-first mindset, seeking a Lead Data Engineer to architect and build modern, cloud-native data platforms on Google Cloud. The role involves leading the design of data pipelines, driving data quality practices, and mentoring engineers while solving complex data challenges.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and optimize large-scale data platforms on Google Cloud, with BigQuery as the analytical backboneDesign and build unified batch and streaming pipelines that handle high-volume, mission-critical workloadsLead infrastructure-as-code practices, ensuring environments are repeatable, secure, and version-controlledImplement open table formats to enable cross-cloud and cross-engine data interoperabilityEstablish automated data quality, metadata, and lineage practices across the data estatePartner with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to translate business needs into reliable data productsMentor engineers, review designs, and raise the bar on engineering standardsSkills7+ years in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior individual contributor capacity on Google Cloud-based platformsBigQuery (Advanced): Deep knowledge of BigQuery architecture, including partitioning, clustering, slot management, storage optimization, and query execution tuningStreaming & Batch Pipelines: Strong hands-on experience building unified pipelines using Dataflow (Apache Beam), Dataproc, and Pub/SubInfrastructure as Code: Production experience developing and managing cloud infrastructure with TerraformOpen Table Formats: Working knowledge of Apache Iceberg, including its role in enabling cloud and engine interoperability (e.g., across BigQuery, Spark, Snowflake)Data Governance: Experience with Dataplex and Data Catalog for automated data quality checks, metadata tagging, and column-level lineage from source to destinationExperience leading or mentoring data engineering teamsFamiliarity with CI/CD for data pipelines (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions)Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid data architecturesBackground in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services) where governance and lineage are criticalBenefitsComprehensive Health InsurancePaid Leave (Vacation/PTO)Paid HolidaysSick LeaveParental LeaveBereavement Leave401 (k) Employer MatchEmployee Referral BonusesCompany OverviewEgen is a technology services company with leading capabilities in cloud, data engineering, analytics, AI, and platform engineering. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://egen.ai.Company H1B SponsorshipEgen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 59 in 2025, 50 in 2024, 60 in 2023, 111 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 79 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.