Lead Data Engineer

This position is based on-site in the Greater Seattle Area.

Sono Bello is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Lead Data Engineer to architect and manage our data infrastructure using tools like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and other modern data platforms. The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and managing our data infrastructure (data warehouse and data lake), ensuring it supports the company's growth. This includes setting up scalable platforms, integrating data from various systems, and maintaining data accuracy, performance, and security. You will lead the data architecture from design to optimization, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with business leaders to provide accurate data for decision-making. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the data infrastructure and drive improvements that align with business goals

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performing data infrastructure to support data-driven business insights.
• Lead and mentor a small team of 1-3 junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
• Collaborate closely with the business, product, and operations teams to ensure data solutions meet operational and strategic needs.
• Oversee reporting mechanisms across the organization to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Architect and document business processes for data management and information systems.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operational Executive Leadership to ensure data infrastructure aligns with company goals
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, preferably with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and data sets.
• Experience with Databricks or similar platforms (e.g., Spark, Snowflake).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience in optimizing databases for performance and scalability on cloud platforms
• Experience with REST APIs and integration of external data sources.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R for data manipulation.
• Proven ability to model and uphold company values and professionalism

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Math, or a related field.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for data visualization.
• Knowledge of machine learning or statistical modeling.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with GIT or similar version control tools.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work onsite at the Corporate Office in Bellevue, WA for a minimum of 3 days a week. May work in remote office locations on Wednesdays and Fridays.

COMPENSATION:

At Sono Bello, we believe that our team members are the keys to our success. The compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• EAP
• PTO & Paid Holidays.