Lead Data Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
Orlando, FL, USA
$130,000 - $200,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Lead Data Engineer

The Disney Decision Science + Integration (DDSI) organization is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support their Parks & Resorts, Consumer Products, and Entertainment segments. This role will be instrumental in using technology, data analytics, and optimization to drive business value. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll lead development efforts across analytical projects, working with relational databases, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies. You'll provide technical leadership, ensure standards compliance, and mentor team members while collaborating with multiple project teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in SQL and Python, and experience with modern data engineering tools and practices. This position offers the opportunity to work with world-class leaders at one of the most innovative entertainment companies, helping create memories for millions of families globally. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it perfect for someone who wants to drive technical excellence while developing their leadership skills in a dynamic, creative environment.

Last updated 3 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Data Engineer

  • Drive project prioritization and planning
  • Lead design reviews and ensure standards are followed
  • Provide technical leadership across the DE team
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines
  • Collaborate with multiple project teams
  • Mentor team members and influence organizational change
  • Translate project scope into data engineering tasks

Requirements For Lead Data Engineer

Python
PostgreSQL
  • 7+ years overall experience in software development
  • 2+ years using and designing relational databases (Snowflake/PostgreSQL)
  • 2+ years experience with GitLab/GitHub
  • 2+ years experience with job scheduling software
  • Experience with ELT/ETL data pipeline development
  • Expertise with SQL and Python
  • Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Benefits For Lead Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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