Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer Build the Future of Data at GATX

Remote (Chicago-area preferred)

Now we are investing in the next evolution of our data analytics and artificial intelligence ecosystem. We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer whos ready to do more than just build pipelines on Databricks and AWS. You will help shape enterprise analytics strategy influence architecture and partner directly with the business to drive smarter decisions.

Why This Role
This is a high-impact highly visible role whereyoull:

• Lead thedesign and implementationof a modern AWS Databricks Lakehouse platform;

• Partner across IT analytics and business teams to turn data into decisions;

• Drive scalable governed high-performance data solutions; and

• Influence how data powers analytics reporting and AI across the company

WhatYoullBe Doing

• Design and lead enterprise-gradepipelinessupportingbothbatchandstreamingdata processing;

• Own the full ETL/ELT lifecyclefrom designthroughproduction support;

• Drivedata engineeringstandards best practices and architecture across the data ecosystem;

• Translate businessrequirementsinto scalable high-performancedatasolutions;

• Mentor a small team whileremaininghands-on; and

• Ensure data reliability performance governance and cost optimization.

• 10 yearsofIT experience including deepexpertisein data engineering & ETL;

• 4-6years of recent hands-on experienceindesigningbuilding and scalingdata pipelines;

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark Delta Lake Unity Catalog) and AWS (S3 IAM networking);

• A passion for continued learning and an interestin staying current with the rapidly evolving data and analytics space;

• Experience working in anAgile analyticsenvironment where close collaboration with key stakeholdersto addressevolving requirementsis the norm;

• Expertisein SQL Python data modeling and distributed processing;

• Experience with CI/CD DevOps and modern data architecture (lakehouse medallion etc.); and

• Strong communicationskillsand the abilityto translatecomplex technical concepts intosolutions that deliverbusinessoutcomes.

What Sets You Apart

• Youreanalytical curious and solutions-oriented;

• You thrive in environments where you balance priorities and drive outcomes;

• Yourecomfortable with ambiguity and can quickly learn the business; and

• You build strong partnerships and bring a get things done mindset.

Why GATX

• 125 years of stability with a forward-looking innovation mindset;

• A high-performing collaborative culture where your work matters;

• Flexibility to work remote with access to our iconic Willis Towerheadquarters; and

• Opportunities to growand shapeamodernenterprise dataand AIplatform.

Ready to lead and build something meaningful Apply today.