What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Lead - Data Engineering position at GAINSCO Auto Insurance®?
Are You Driven?® We Are.
We are a company of driven, enthusiastic, and determined people. We celebrate achievement and success. We foster innovation, determination, and recognition. Because of that, our employees feel recognized and rewarded for the contributions they make daily. At GAINSCO, it is our people that set us apart.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, understand how your work impacts the company, and be recognized for your efforts and passion, then GAINSCO is the company for you.
Why Join GAINSCO?
GAINSCO’s work environment rewards engaged individuals who have a desire to contribute and succeed. That’s because our culture encourages individuals to grow their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a Champion with GAINSCO.
Are you a hands-on data expert with a passion for building scalable platforms and mentoring high-performing teams? We’re looking for a Technical Lead- Data Engineering to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade data solutions that power analytics, business intelligence, and operational excellence.
What does a Technical Lead-Data Engineering do?
- Define best practices and architect secure, high-performance data platforms using Azure Data Services
- Guide junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Develop robust data pipelines, integrations, and frameworks. Partner with BI teams to deliver Power BI solutions with optimized datasets and secure access.
- Translate business needs into scalable data solutions in collaboration with product owners, analysts, and business leaders.
- Enforce data governance, monitor performance, and drive operational excellence across platforms.
What is required?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
Experience:
- 8 years in data engineering, database development, and platform management, and data warehousing required
- 3 years in a technical leadership role required
- Expertise in Azure data services and SQL Server required
- Experience with Power BI, CI/CD practices, and cloud optimization required
- Experience with Terraform, and real-time streaming (Kafka) required
- Exposure to API integrations, multi-cloud environments, and data science/ML workflows required
- Familiarity with BI tools required
Other skills and abilities:
- Proven ability to align technical solutions with broader business objectives and long-term strategic goals.
- Skilled in effectively communicating with executives, business leaders, and cross-functional technical teams to drive alignment and outcomes.
- Experienced in guiding teams through transformation initiatives, including the adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
- Committed to coaching, mentoring, and fostering professional growth within teams to build high-performing talent.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive partnerships across departments.
- Apply strong judgment to balance immediate technical needs with long-term vision and scalability.
What else do you need to know?
- Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)
- Excellent benefits package medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental Leave Policy
- 401K Company Match
- PTO Plan Paid Company determined Holidays.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**
All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.
GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
