Lead Data Engineer

Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it's with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead - Data Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions that support our business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and architectures to support data integration, transformation, and analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of data engineering best practices, including data governance, security, and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance the data engineering ecosystem.
• Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems and processes.
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows to ensure seamless operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics.

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
2. 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
3. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
4. Strong experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
5. Expertise in designing and managing data warehouses and databases (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server).
6. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
7. Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data architecture principles.
8. Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink).
2. Knowledge of machine learning workflows and integration with data pipelines.
3. Certification in cloud platforms or data engineering tools

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics ) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.