Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer | Hybrid | Richmond, VA

This employer is a leader in enabling families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, offering guidance, products, and services that meet evolving needs. They are committed to compassion, diversity, and innovation, striving to make a positive impact on their policyholders and communities.

The Role

• Lead and mentor data engineering tech leads across multiple build teams, focusing on Databricks.

• Guide teams through the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.

• Define best practices, establish common code frameworks, and enhance engineering maturity.

• Drive the implementation of Databricks solutions to replace legacy analytical platforms.

• Provide technical direction, coaching, and governance to 3-4 build teams.

• Oversee and optimize Spark performance and platform costs.

What You'll Need

• 3–5 years of hands-on Databricks experience, including related data governance and reporting technologies.

• Proven experience in a Tech Lead role, distributing and decomposing work for developers.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor, influence, and align cross-functional stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of general analytics, data warehousing, and modern data engineering practices.

• Experience working in Agile frameworks and writing high-quality user stories.

• Ability to engage with business leaders to recommend strategic solutions and support data self-service.

What's On Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Multiple 401(k) savings plan options and generous paid time off.

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and training support.

• Wellness support, including gym membership reimbursement and employee assistance programs.

Apply via Haystack today!