Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerThe Office of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for enabling State Bar's internal and external stakeholders by the management, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's technology to support of State Bar's mission and goals. The office's primary goals are to build and maintain functional capabilities, to support innovation and to ensure that all systems are running smoothly, efficiently, and securely to support the needs of the organization and its stakeholders.The Office of Information Technology is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team at the State Bar of California. In this role, you will define and drive the modernization of our data infrastructure using Microsoft cloud technologies. As the technical authority for the Bar's data platform, you will lead the development of scalable, automated data pipelines, establish governance standards, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver data driven solution that support Analytics, AI, compliance, and operational efficiency.The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with experience in building scalable, cloud-based data solutions. This individual brings a strong understanding of modern data architectures, data integration patterns, and secure design principles and is capable of driving architectural decisions that align with long-term business goals.They have demonstrated success in leading cross-functional collaboration, setting standards for data quality and governance, and building reusable data frameworks that support analytics, automation, and decision making.A clear understanding of compliance standards (e.g.,PII, PCI, HIPAA, CPRA) and experience applying those principles in large scale environments is essential. Microsoft certification in one or more of the following is strongly desired: Azure Data Engineer Associate; Power BI Data Analyst Associate; Azure Solutions Architect Expert; or any other data analysis-related certifications.