We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a 12-month contract position based in Huntersville, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data engineering solutions across the AWS ecosystem, working alongside cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy and scalable solutions. Responsibilities Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data engineering solutions across the AWS ecosystem Collaborate with Lead Developers, Data Scientists, Architects, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to define technical strategy and scalable solutions Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers and development teams, promoting engineering excellence and best practices Drive key architectural decisions in partnership with Data Architects and Solution Architects to ensure scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability Design and oversee data warehouse and data lake solutions that balance business usability, performance, and long-term sustainability Establish engineering standards for data modeling, ETL frameworks, pipeline reliability, monitoring, and operational excellence Lead end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring alignment with business requirements, enterprise architecture standards, and regulatory requirements Qualifications Demonstrated experience leading data engineering initiatives and teams Strong expertise with AWS data services and cloud architecture Proficiency in data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and pipeline design Experience designing and implementing data warehouse and data lake solutions Knowledge of enterprise architecture standards, security best practices, and regulatory compliance Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical excellence Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders