Team Lead, Data Engineering

Carvana - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Manager

Tempe, AZ

1,001-5,000 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Data Engineering Team Lead at Carvana is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of data engineering projects across various platforms. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals, managing resources and budgets, and developing data architecture strategies that support the organization's analytical needs. The position also emphasizes team leadership, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data engineering projects on SQL Server, Snowflake, and Databricks data platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Develop and implement data architecture strategies that support the organization's analytical needs and business objectives.
• Develop efficient standards and development patterns, ensuring that the data engineering team is operating with high velocity, quality, and ownership.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data architectures.
• Ensure best practices in data engineering are followed, including code reviews, version control, and documentation.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancement and automation.
• Encourage the adoption of new tools and technologies that can improve data engineering practices.
• Own the technical decisions and architecture of the solutions built by your team.
• Hire, lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL Server and Snowflake, including experience with database design, development, and optimization.
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Ability to analyze complex data requirements and design efficient data models and architectures.
• Experience in developing and executing data strategies that align with business goals.
• Proven experience in leading and managing data engineering teams, with a focus on team development and performance management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn new subject areas/technologies.
• Self-starter with a commitment to staying updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Sigma.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban Jira environments.
• Skilled in AI, Chat GPT, Copilot tools, and prompt engineering techniques to understand complex development processes and facilitate innovative problem-solving strategies.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.