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.