Lead ETL Developer

Job#: 3055483 Job Description: Lead ETL Developer Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite) Role Overview Our organization is seeking a Lead ETL Developer to join our Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and solutions that enable the business to leverage data as a strategic asset. As a technical leader, you will partner across engineering, architecture, QA, and business teams to deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions. You will drive best practices across the SDLC, mentor team members, and help shape the future-state data ecosystem leveraging modern cloud technologies. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines in the EDW ecosystem. - Ensure alignment to enterprise data architecture, standards, and best practices. - Build and optimize data pipelines using AWS Glue, Snowflake, Python/PySpark, and IBM DataStage. - Implement reusable, metadata-driven, and performance-optimized data integration patterns. - Define and implement unit testing, regression testing, and data validation strategies. - Partner with QA to support system and integration testing efforts. - Troubleshoot and resolve data and pipeline issues across development, QA, and production environments. - Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and best practices. - Provide technical guidance and code reviews to ensure quality and consistency. - Lead development efforts on key initiatives and serve as a project-level technical lead. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree, or an additional 4 years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. Experience: 5+ years of ETL/Data Engineering experience in enterprise data warehouse environments. Technical Skills: 5+ years of experience with SQL and Database development. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python/PySpark and ETL tools. 3+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms. Preferred Qualifications - Strong understanding of Data Warehousing Concepts, modeling, and SDLC methodologies. - Proven experience leading development teams or acting as a technical lead on large-scale data initiatives. - Experience with AWS services (Glue, S3, EC2) and Snowflake architecture optimization. - Knowledge of data pipeline observability, monitoring, and automated testing frameworks. - Experience defining future-state data architecture or modernization roadmaps. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control systems. - Understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory considerations in financial services. - AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). - Prior experience in the financial services industry. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here