Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fearless is a digital integration consultancy that combines technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. The Senior Data Engineer, Team Lead will design and implement secure, scalable, cloud-native data platforms for a federal agency while leading technical delivery, mentoring team members, and managing customer and leadership relationships.
Responsibilities
- Own the design and implementation of ingestion architectures that support scalable, reliable data flows into the enterprise data platform
- Design and implement data models that balance performance, scalability, and governance requirements across the platform
- Lead ETL/ELT development efforts using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and related tools to transform and deliver data for downstream consumption
- Support migration of legacy Corporate Data Warehouse workloads into the cloud-native platform, ensuring data integrity and continuity
- Partner with governance and data quality teams to ensure enterprise data solutions align with quality, security, and governance standards
- Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance on scalable data engineering solutions, platform standards, and performance optimization
- Serve as the Fearless team lead for the program, managing and mentoring Fearless team members and coordinating delivery across workstreams
- Act as the primary liaison between the Fearless team and customer leadership, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on priorities
- Facilitate communication between the Fearless team and Fearless leadership, surfacing risks, needs, and opportunities proactively
- Delivering exceptional service, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
- Leading teams to consistently meet project milestones, ensuring compliance, quality, and the successful implementation of solutions
- Cultivating a culture of excellence, ensuring accountability, continuous improvement, and skill development within the team
- Acting as a strategic advisor to customers and stakeholders, guiding decisions that align with the organization’s mission and long-term goals
- Ensure that Fearless positively impacts our customers' missions and the lives of the people they serve by consistently delivering world-class products and services on time
Skills
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related technical roles
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
- Proven hands-on experience with Databricks for data engineering, ETL/ELT development, and data pipeline orchestration
- Experience designing and implementing scalable data solutions on cloud data platforms, preferably Azure
- Proficiency with SQL, Delta Lake, and data transformation tools such as Azure Data Factory or equivalent
- Experience designing enterprise data models and optimizing large-scale data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Experience partnering directly with customers or business stakeholders to translate technical and business requirements into scalable data solutions
- Experience directly managing technical team members, providing coaching and performance feedback in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams and build trusted customer relationships in complex technical programs
- Technology Awareness: Wholistic knowledge of technology developments and new applications (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and ability to apply to business processes and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements
- Stakeholder & Partner Management: Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative)
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings
- Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills
- Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds)
- Experience supporting federal government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments with complex data governance, security, and compliance requirements
- Experience leading enterprise cloud modernization or large-scale data migration initiatives
- Experience leading enterprise data engineering initiatives using modern cloud-native architectures and distributed data platforms
Benefits
- Flexible, life-friendly schedules
- 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
- Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
- Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
- 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
- Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
- Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
- Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
- Education, wellness, and tech allowances
- Referral bonus: $6K–$12K for each successful referral
- Pet insurance & discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- 100% remote role
- Are valued as a whole person—not just a job title
- Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
- Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
- Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
- Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
- Do work that matters—every day
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