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[/company/akraya](/company/akraya)[Akraya](/company/akraya)
# 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.

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