Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. GTN Technical Staffing provided pay range This range is provided by GTN Technical Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from GTN Technical Staffing Director of Recruiting and Delivery @ GTN Technical Location: Hybrid Dallas, TX (3 days onsite per week) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000$190,000 base + bonus Relocation: Open to non-local candidates and offering a relocation package Were hiring a Lead Data Engineer to architect and build scalable, high-performance data systems that power enterprise analytics and business insights. This is a hands-on, hybrid role based in Dallas, TX , requiring 3 days onsite per week . The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in optimizing large-scale data pipelines, infrastructure, and platforms in a hybrid cloud environment . Key Responsibilities Design and maintain robust data pipelines (batch, streaming, CDC) using Spark , Kafka , Flink , and Trino Build and maintain cloud-native data solutions using AWS Develop reusable ETL/ELT frameworks and scalable data models supporting structured and unstructured data Implement orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and manage Kubernetes-based data workflows Collaborate with product, analytics, and engineering teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing systems Mentor junior engineers and champion data quality, governance, and best practices across the organization Requirements 7+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering with deep expertise in Python , SQL , Spark , and Kafka Strong experience with data lakes , data warehouses , and NoSQL databases Proven experience with AWS Demonstrated success managing petabyte-scale datasets and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads Bachelors degree in Computer Science , Engineering , or a related field (Masters preferred) Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Information Services, and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GTN Technical Staffing by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Tuition assistance Get notified about new Data Engineer jobs in Dallas, TX . Dallas, TX $112,597.33-$152,810.66 5 days ago Software Developer / Junior Software Engineer Irving, TX $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago Irving, TX $116,064.00-$171,800.00 1 week ago Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days ago Data Engineer [Multiple Positions Available] Dallas, TX $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago Dallas, TX $120,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days ago Data Engineer-NY, SLC, TX, UT, Dallas, New York City , USA Plano, TX $140,000.00-$180,000.00 5 months ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr