Lead Cloud Data Engineer : 26-02136 at Akraya

Compensation

$90 – $100

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Contract
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Description

Akraya is seeking a Lead Cloud Data Engineer – Data Mesh & AI for an 18+ month W2 contract in San Francisco, California, with a hybrid work arrangement and $90–$100 per W2. The role leads the design, development, modernization, governance, and AI-augmented implementation of enterprise-scale AWS data platforms, including ETL/ELT pipelines, Data Mesh architectures, Databricks, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, and RAG or agentic AI workflows. The position also provides L3 production support, technical leadership, architecture reviews, and mentorship across engineering teams.

Required Skills

AWS Data Engineering
Data Mesh Architecture
Databricks
DevSecOps
AI-Augmented Engineering
AWS Services
Infrastructure as Code
SQL and Python
AI Engineering

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of data engineering experience, including at least 5 years designing enterprise AWS data platforms
Experience implementing Data Mesh architecture, domain-driven data products, and federated governance
Expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Starburst/Trino, Collibra, and Immuta
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, ECS, GitHub Actions/GitLab CI, Jenkins, and DevSecOps
Experience implementing AI-enabled engineering solutions using Amazon Bedrock, LLMs, RAG architectures, Copilot, Claude Code, or similar frameworks
Experience supporting secure, compliant cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud or regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
AWS Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, or Developer certification
Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud modernization and AI transformation initiatives
Strong background in enterprise architecture, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration
Experience supporting enterprise data warehouse modernization initiatives
Knowledge of hybrid cloud and on-premises data platform integration
Experience implementing self-service analytics and reusable data product frameworks
Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for large-scale cloud data platforms
Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Financial Services or Government
Translation Company Name: Akraya