Lead Data Engineer Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri
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Job Description
Lead Data Engineer
Req #578
Fenton, MO, USA Job Description
Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
•This position is classified as hybrid with the expectation to come in office for special events or meetings (approximately once a month or less).•
Location:
Hybrid – in-office events in St. Louis, MO
Schedule:
Full-time with on-call rotation
Overview:
We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to architect and optimize the pipelines and platforms that fuel UniGroup’s growing data ecosystem. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll guide project delivery, shape our cloud-first data infrastructure, and mentor a small, collaborative team, all while working with tools like Snowflake, Matillion, and DBT.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, have a passion for solving complex data problems, and enjoy leading others toward technical excellence, this is a great opportunity to make a measurable impact.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and models using Snowflake, Matillion, Informatica, Python, and SQL
Manage and enhance our cloud-based data ecosystem, orchestrating both streaming and batch data flows from systems such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and legacy databases
Oversee access control, data governance, and platform reliability to ensure secure and timely data access
Mentor engineers and guide project execution through technical leadership and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align data priorities and support reporting platforms like ThoughtSpot and Qlik
Participate in an on-call rotation (every 5-6 weeks) to triage and resolve overnight data pipeline issues
Promote best practices in data engineering including automation, version control, and performance tuning
Support modernization efforts by helping transition legacy systems to cloud-based infrastructure and DBT-based transformations
What You Bring:
Required:
5-7 years of experience deploying production code in a data engineering or application development environment
Expertise with Snowflake and at least one orchestration tool (Matillion preferred)
Strong coding experience with Python and SQL
Familiarity with DataOps tools such as Git and DBT, and cloud environments like AWS
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Experience mentoring peers and leading technical initiatives
Nice to
Have:
Experience managing user permissions and access within Snowflake
Background in legacy system migrations or hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with BI tools such as ThoughtSpot and Qlik
Prior experience in a lead, principal, or senior data engineering role
What Success Looks Like in
Year One:
Own and optimize the Snowflake and Matillion data pipeline strategy
Serve as a trusted expert and technical partner across engineering and analytics teams
Drive impactful data initiatives from planning to delivery
Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused culture that supports professional growth
What You’ll Gain:
Health & Wellbeing
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
12-week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave
4-week Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave
Competitive Paid Time Off
8 Hours Paid Volunteer Time Off Annually
Insurance Benefits
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Additional Perks
401(k) with 3% Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
11 Paid Company Holidays
Why UniGroup:
At UniGroup, we support the people and systems behind well-known brands like United Van Lines and Mayflower. We’re investing heavily in cloud-based technologies and growing our data capabilities. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, curiosity, and impact. Your work will directly shape our data future.
Apply now to join our team and lead the next chapter in UniGroup’s data journey.
We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law. We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country’s heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family. UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@unigroup.com.
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