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Senior Data Tech Lead - T&S Freight Data Platform

Kforce Inc
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Data Tech Lead - T&S Freight Data Platform. Summary: As a Data Tech Lead, you will provide end-to-end leadership across architecture, engineering, governance, and capability development. You will:

  • Deliver sustainable and innovative solutions to unlock value from data
  • Lead the architecture, Design and implementation of on-premises/cloud-based application development and Data solutions
  • Engage cross-functional teams to support project stakeholders in delivering data scope and operational excellence
  • Drive governance, metadata management, Data Modelling, cost optimization, high-volume performance tuning and agility in delivery
  • Engage effectively with senior leadership, resolve conflicts proactively, and represent the data organization with confidence and clarity

Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy:

  • Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of Data ecosystems for futuristic data platform
  • Define data product roadmaps and drive development of data solution using approved tech stack and related technologies
  • Align data engineering initiatives with long-term business and technology strategies
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and quality expectations

Requirements

Technical Expertise:

  • 12-17 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms

Deep Expertise In

  • Azure Data Engineering (ADF, ADLS, Databricks, DLT), AZURE Function, SQL, REST/FAST API, LogicApps
  • Databricks Delta Live Tables & Structured Streaming
  • Unity Catalog governance and lineage
  • Strong hands-on skills in SQL, Python, Spark/Scala
  • Strong experience in data modeling, data architecture, and metadata management
  • CI/CD for application delivery (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions)
  • Containerization (Docker), Kubernetes basics
  • API gateway, reverse proxies, load balancing
  • Solution Data Architecture, Data Modeling tools like SAP PowerDesigner, Biz Design

AI & Future-Ready Skills:

  • Working knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, and applying AI for data engineering automation
  • Ability to envision and build future-ready, scalable data ecosystems

Soft Skills/Leadership Competencies:

  • Proven ability to lead mid-sized to large technical teams
  • Strong decision-making capabilities backed by data
  • Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
  • Conflict management and stakeholder alignment experience
  • High accountability, ownership, and ability to drive independent outcomes
  • Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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