Senior Data Engineer / Data Engineering Lead

Job overview

The Senior Data Engineer / Data Engineering Lead role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as market-based on experience. The role supports enterprise data modernization initiatives. This technical leader designs and delivers governed, scalable data platforms and integration patterns. The work improves data quality, consistency, and accessibility while enabling analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and business decision-making.

What you'll do

• Lead design and implementation of Databricks data platforms on AWS
• architect Lakehouse solutions
• develop ETL/ELT pipelines
• drive master data management strategy and integrations
• define API, middleware, and event-driven integration patterns
• establish governance, metadata, and data-quality frameworks
• optimize performance and monitoring
• define CI/CD standards
• mentor engineering teams
• support architecture reviews and stakeholder discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior data engineer

data engineering lead

databricks

aws

apache spark

pyspark

delta lake

master data management

data governance

etl/elt

santa clara ca

tanisha systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role emphasizes Databricks on AWS, Apache Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, master data management, and enterprise integration; Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric and AI/ML exposure are listed as good to have.

About the employer

Tanisha Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.