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GBIT (Global Bridge InfoTech Inc)

Lead Data Engineer

GBIT (Global Bridge InfoTech Inc), Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

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Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled

Lead Data Engineer

with exceptional expertise in

SQL development and optimization , and deep experience working with

PostgreSQL and Snowflake

databases. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, performance tuning, and reliability of data platforms while ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and strong access controls.

This role requires hands‑on technical leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient data systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, write, analyze, and maintain

complex SQL queries

for analytics and data processing.

Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability.

Create and manage

views, materialized views, indexes , and database objects.

Perform deep‑drive

query execution analysis

and troubleshooting.

Ensure SQL code follows best practices for performance, readability, and maintainability.

Work extensively with

PostgreSQL and Snowflake , including:

Schema design and data modeling

Performance tuning and cost optimization

Query optimization and workload management

Lead database design decisions and guide best practices across teams.

Design and manage

clustered environments

with

High Availability (HA) .

Define and implement

Disaster Recovery (DR)

strategies.

Establish and monitor

RTO (Recovery Time Objective)

and

RPO (Recovery Point Objective) .

Participate in DR testing, failover planning, and system resilience improvements.

Implement and manage

RBAC (Role‑Based Access Control)

for databases.

Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with internal standards.

Collaborate with security and compliance teams on audits and reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong expertise in SQL:

Writing advanced queries

Query optimization and tuning

Indexing strategies and execution plan analysis

Hands‑on experience with

PostgreSQL and Snowflake .

Solid understanding of:

Database performance tuning

Views, indexes, partitions, and query optimization techniques

Experience designing and supporting

HA and DR architectures .

Strong knowledge of

RBAC , database security, and access control.

Practical experience defining and meeting

RTO and RPO

requirements.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication and technical leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams.

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Experience with data warehousing, analytics platforms, or ETL pipelines.

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for databases.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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