Managing Consultant, Data Engineer

Summary

Join Excella as a Managing Consultant Data Engineer and lead the design and implementation of highly scalable data architectures. You will serve as a technical authority, guiding teams and delivering enterprise-level data solutions. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technical strategies. Excella offers a flexible work environment with a home office allowance and commute reimbursement. Enjoy top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits, parental leave, and a generous paid time off policy. We provide professional development opportunities and invest in your well-being through wellness programs. Excella offers a supportive and inclusive workplace with employee-led affinity groups.

Requirements

• Extensive Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in data engineering or similar technical roles, with demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale data solutions
• Deep knowledge of data lake and data warehouse architectures, including cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Expertise in modern data modeling approaches, including schema-less designs, Iceberg and Delta Lake table formats, and automated ETL/ELT workflows with real-time processing
• Proven proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and Scala
• Extensive experience with streaming technologies, including Kafka, Spark Streaming, and Flink
• Strong expertise in metadata management, data cataloging, and search frameworks to enhance data discoverability
• Proficiency in working with in-memory databases (e.g., Redis, DuckDB), graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, GraphQL), and developing Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platforms to enable scalable, API-driven data access
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers
• Strong ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders, balancing technical and business priorities
• Exceptional ability to abstract complex business problems into actionable technical solutions
• Strategic thinker who can evaluate emerging trends and technologies to shape long-term solutions
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in facilitating discussions and delivering impactful presentations

Responsibilities

• Architect Enterprise-Grade Solutions: Design and deliver advanced data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and marts, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and tools
• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Define technical roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide strategic leadership in modernizing data infrastructure for clients
• Deliver Complex Data Pipelines: Oversee the development of high-performance data pipelines, enabling both batch and real-time data processing on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Foster Innovation: Evaluate and implement innovative technologies, frameworks, and tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scalability requirements
• Mentor and Guide Teams: Provide leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with executives and business leaders to understand goals, communicate technical strategies, and ensure alignment of data solutions with business outcomes
• Champion Agile Best Practices: Lead technical delivery using Agile frameworks, integrating DevOps practices such as CI/CD, test automation, and infrastructure as code
• Data Governance: Establish and promote robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance, security, and quality across all data initiatives
• Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks associated with third-party tools, platforms, and evolving industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in AI/ML workflows and integration with data platforms
• Experience with data security, privacy regulations, and governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with serverless computing and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience designing self-service analytics and data visualization platforms
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged

Benefits

• We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture/equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, etc
• Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work
• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you
• We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays
• Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
• Excella provides a Workplace Allowance to offset both the costs to maintain a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. Excella will reimburse all full-time Excellians for up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year
• We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences
• We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans