Job Description Summary

We are a forward-thinking company moving to the cloud to boost our analytics. We need a skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our team.

Our Data team helps drive success with data-based decisions. This role blends technical skills with the ability to work with business stakeholders, ensuring a loop of feedback and follow-up. You'll design, build, and maintain our data systems, ensuring quality and access for analysis and operations.

As Lead Data Engineer, you'll oversee the modernization of the company’s architecture and work with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions.

Critical Job Functions

Data Infrastructure Development: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor data engineers, fostering collaboration and improvement.
Data Integration: Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and quality from various sources.
Data Governance: Enforce data security, compliance, and privacy best practices.
Data Quality: Conduct investigations to identify and fix data issues.
Collaboration: Work with data engineers and business stakeholders.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve data system performance.
Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and technologies.

Job Requirements

7+ years of experience in similar roles.
Expertise in SQL, SSAS, and SSIS.
Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools (e.g., Qlik, Tableau).
Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
Knowledge of ETL tools and processes.
Experience with data modeling, database design, and data warehousing.
Familiarity with Azure Cloud is preferred.
Strong drive and dedication.
Ability to work closely with the business, ensuring continuous feedback.
Proactive approach to guiding business decisions.
Excellent communication skills.
Good time management and organization skills.
Incredible attention to detail.
Industry certifications (Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary physical activity performing non- strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

$120,000 - $130,000 per year.

Benefits

PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

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Summary

Additional Requirements:

Roadrunner offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro shipping than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and approximately $410 million in revenue in 2023, the company’s Smart Long Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is expanding and looking for a highly motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, we want to hear from you!