Delivery Lead (Data Engineering - SQL, Snowflake, DBT)

Role Overview We are looking for a strong Delivery Lead with deep expertise in SQL, Snowflake, and DBT , who can own end-to-end delivery of data engineering solutions. This role requires a blend of hands‑on technical capability , stakeholder management , and execution leadership to drive successful outcomes from requirement gathering through production delivery. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑End Delivery Ownership Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data engineering projects—from requirement gathering to deployment and support Ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery aligned with business expectations Drive execution with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and data quality Business & Stakeholder Engagement Engage with business heads and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams Proactively identify business needs and recommend data‑driven solutions Technical Leadership Provide hands‑on leadership in: Advanced SQL development Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and optimization DBT‑based transformation frameworks Define and enforce best practices for data pipelines, transformations, and governance Review designs and code to ensure engineering excellence Solution Design & Architecture Architect scalable data solutions leveraging Snowflake and modern ELT frameworks (DBT) Design robust data models, pipelines, and workflows Drive performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives Team Leadership & Delivery Governance Lead and mentor a team of data engineers Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and progress tracking Ensure adherence to delivery processes, SLAs, and coding standards Quality, Risk & Issue Management Drive data quality checks and validation frameworks Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies Handle escalations and critical issues effectively Required Skills & Qualifications Strong expertise in: SQL (advanced level) Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security) DBT (data transformation and modeling) Experience in end‑to‑end data pipeline development (ELT/ETL) Strong understanding of data modeling (dimensional & normalized) Functional & Leadership Skills Proven experience in delivery leadership / tech lead roles Strong ability to interact with senior business stakeholders Excellent requirement gathering and solutioning skills Ability to drive multi‑project delivery and prioritization Preferred Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks Agile/Scrum delivery experience Experience 10+ years in Data Engineering / Analytics 3+ years in Delivery Lead / Technical Lead roles Proven track record of leading end‑to‑end data projects Key Competencies Ownership mindset Strong execution and accountability Excellent communication and stakeholder management Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability Success Measures On‑time, high‑quality delivery Stakeholder satisfaction Scalable and efficient data solutions Team productivity and engagement #J-18808-Ljbffr Anblicks