iSphere is actively seeking a dynamic Lead Data Engineer in Houston for a flex opportunity, specializing in the Power & Gas Commodity markets. This hands-on role involves developing full-stack applications to facilitate Front Office Trading activities, emphasizing the creation of enterprise-wide solutions. As a tech enthusiast, you will collaborate with end-users to analyze requirements, design innovative solutions, and deliver substantial business value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Front Office Data warehouse on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines to meet organizational data needs.
- Lead a team of data engineers in creating, testing, and deploying data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Collaborate with various teams to understand data requirements and provide effective solutions.
- Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering processes.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance data pipeline efficiency.
- Monitor and optimize data system performance for reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipeline failures and performance bottlenecks.
- Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to manage data systems in production environments.
- Stay informed about industry trends and incorporate emerging technologies to improve existing systems.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of experience in designing, building, and deploying large-scale data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Background in Power & Gas Commodities is advantageous.
- Proficient in programming languages like Python.
- Expertise in SQL Server, Database Administration, data modeling, and database design.
- Familiarity with modern data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake and Data Bricks.
- Experience with AWS cloud platform.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred.
- Relevant certifications like AWS Certification are a bonus.
If you are a seasoned Lead Data Engineer with a passion for technology and a track record of delivering impactful solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team at iSphere.

iSphere provides our potential consultants with direct access to top area clients and decision makers frequently resulting in a quicker interview and hiring process. For our selected candidates, our recruiters provide resume and career coaching, interview preparation, knowledge of local compensation trends, and try to get to know you as a person all while providing as clear and consistent communication with you as possible.
Many of our consulting roles offer the possibility to transition to staff assignments with our client companies for those candidates that are interested and can serve as an excellent chance to try an environment out before making a long-term career commitment to an organization.
iSphere offers several choices of major medical plans as well as the opportunity to participate in 401K and profit sharing plans.
Client access, flexibility, and support for your long-term goals; get more at iSphere
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About iSphere
Building on a foundation of individual care and commitment for over 20 years, iSphere continues to grow by setting the standard for better service to both our IT consultants and the clients we serve.
As Corporate and Government solution strategists and architects, iSphere provides innovative products, professional services, and staff to help private and public sector clients achieve their goals and transform their technology driven business models. Clients partner with us to deliver successful business-IT strategy, top technology systems and bright IT talent.
Partners to the energy and financial trading, healthcare, education, and government sectors, iSphere’s team of skilled consultants are experts at solving business and technology challenges with advanced IT solutions.
With an unflagging work ethic, a cohesive team, and a passion for innovative service and solutions, our clients know they can depend on iSphere.