Lead Data Engineer

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Key Skills: Data Engineering, Azure Databricks, Snowflake, DBT, Python, Terraform, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, SQL, ETL/ELT, CI/CD, Data Migration Experience: 8+ YOE. Location: Costa Rica, Perú, Colombia, Bolivia. Mode: Remote. We at Coforge are hiring Lead Data Engineer (#16277-1-1) with the following skill set. Key Responsibilities - Lead and mentor data engineering teams while setting technical direction, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering excellence. - Own the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of scalable and reliable data platforms, ensuring production-ready delivery. - Define and drive data migration strategies from Snowflake/SSIS to Azure Databricks and DBT, including architecture decisions and execution oversight. - Oversee scalable data pipelines, data models, Terraform infrastructure, CI/CD, data integration, observability, and platform stability across Azure and legacy environments. Required Skills & Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with 2–3+ years in a Lead or Staff-level role. - Proven experience owning system design and leading implementations of large-scale data platforms. - Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake, Azure Databricks, DBT, and Python, including thousands of DBT models and data pipelines processing terabytes of data daily. - Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, distributed data systems, and ETL/ELT frameworks. - Extensive experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code principles. - Demonstrated experience leading cloud-to-cloud data migration projects, preferably AWS to Azure. - Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and advanced SQL. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make architectural trade-offs and technical decisions. - Proven experience managing and developing teams across different performance levels through mentoring, training, and development. - Previous experience in insurance or financial services, with knowledge of claims, policies, underwriting, and risk domains, plus strong communication skills. Preferred Skills: - Experience implementing data governance, observability, and data quality frameworks. - Strong knowledge of security and compliance standards in insurance or financial services. - Experience with real-time and streaming technologies such as Kafka, Event Hubs, and Delta Live Tables. - Familiarity with lakehouse architecture and cost/performance optimization. - Experience operating in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments. Posted On: 24-09-2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.