Lead Data Engineer

Data Architect / Lead Data EngineerReporting to the Head of Technology, the Data Architect / Lead Data Engineer will own the design, implementation, scalability, and business impact of APC's data platform supporting a high-volume, complex logistics operation. This is a hands-on, senior technical role responsible for shaping how data flows from raw operational systems through trusted analytics and into production-grade models that drive decision-making across the business. You will lead the evolution of the data stack end-to-end, balancing architectural rigor with real-world constraints such as imperfect data, operational urgency, and cost efficiency. Partnering closely with engineering, product, operations, finance, and leadership, you will translate complex business questions into durable data solutions that directly impact shipment performance, customer experience, pricing, and profitability. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys deep technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and building systems that operate at scale in production environments.You are a hands-on, systems-oriented data leader who enjoys working close to the business and taking ownership of complex, real-world data challenges. You are comfortable operating at the intersection of architecture, engineering, analytics, and applied data science, and you thrive in environments where data is imperfect, scale is real, and impact is tangible. You bring a strong sense of accountability and technical judgment, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs and move initiatives forward. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical partners, build trust through reliability and transparency, and enjoy mentoring others while setting a high bar for data quality and engineering discipline.