Tech Lead, Data Engineering

Coates Group

Tech Lead Data Engineering role focused on AWS data platform in a global technology company. Collaborating with teams to create engaging customer experiences powered by innovative technology.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,200 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and evolve a scalable, cost-efficient AWS data platform
Design and implement reliable, production-grade data pipelines and processing frameworks
Define enterprise standards for data architecture, modeling, observability, reliability, and platform performance
Lead foundational technical decisions across tooling, infrastructure, data design, scalability, and operational efficiency
Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices
Enable high-quality, accessible, and governed data products

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in data engineering with strong expertise in scalable system and platform design
Proven experience building, modernizing, or significantly evolving enterprise data platforms and architectures
Deep hands-on experience within the AWS data ecosystem
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience implementing workflow orchestration solutions, preferably Airflow
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment practices using tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
Familiarity with modern data warehousing and lakehouse concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual market competitive bonus program
Thrive Program
flexible work options
dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing
Global Wellness paid day off
Give Back Day to make an impact in the community

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringAWSPythonSQLworkflow orchestrationAirflowinfrastructure-as-codeTerraformAWS CDKdata warehousing

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizationalcommunicationtechnical decision-makingoperational efficiency