Lead Developer

Lead Developer McLean, Virginia (Hybrid) Travel: Up to 10% U.S. Citizenship Required Public Trust Eligibility Required A leading consulting and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to provide technical leadership across large-scale data engineering, analytics and AI-driven transformation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys designing and delivering modern cloud-based data solutions while mentoring teams and driving innovation through data, analytics and artificial intelligence. The Opportunity As Lead Developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-scale data modernisation initiatives. Working alongside architects, data engineers, analysts and business stakeholders, you'll lead the development of robust data platforms, analytics solutions and AI-enabled capabilities that support critical business decision-making. This position combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering the opportunity to influence architecture, delivery standards and future technology direction. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development and implementation of cloud-based data and analytics solutions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams Collaborate with architects and programme leadership to define technical roadmaps Ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with business requirements Drive engineering best practices and development standards Data Engineering & Analytics Design and build modern data pipelines and analytics platforms Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes Deliver enterprise reporting, analytics and business intelligence solutions Support the integration of AI-enabled capabilities into data products Ensure high levels of data quality, governance and performance Cloud & AI Solutions Develop solutions within AWS and Snowflake environments Support implementation of AI-powered analytics capabilities Leverage Cortex Code and Cortex Suite technologies where applicable Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and intelligent solutions Contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices Delivery & Collaboration Work within Agile delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders Support sprint planning, solution design and delivery activities Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the technology function About You Essential Requirements U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's Degree Minimum 10 years' experience in software development, data engineering or analytics development Strong hands-on experience building cloud-based data solutions Experience with AWS and Snowflake Experience implementing AI solutions using Cortex Code and Cortex Suite Strong knowledge of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and analytics platforms Experience working within Agile development environments Ability to work in a hybrid environment within the Washington DC area Technical Skills AWS Cloud Services Snowflake Data Engineering Data Warehousing ETL / ELT Development Analytics Platforms Artificial Intelligence Solutions Agile Methodologies Data Architecture Cloud-Based Development Desirable Experience Alteryx or similar analytics tools AWS, Snowflake or Databricks certifications Financial Services sector experience Regulatory or compliance-focused environments Machine Learning and AI frameworks MLOps practices and deployment methodologies What You'll Bring Strong technical leadership capabilities Excellent stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative and solution-focused mindset Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities What's on Offer? Hybrid working environment Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Performance-related bonus opportunities Parental leave and adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement and professional development support Industry certifications and learning opportunities Employee referral programme Career progression within a growing technology and consulting environment Opportunity to work on innovative AI and data transformation initiatives This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior developer or technical lead looking to take ownership of complex cloud, analytics and AI programmes while helping organisations unlock greater value from their data. Show more Show less