Senior Technical Lead - Customer Data Platform (CDP)
Lead the design, development, and deployment of a scalable, secure, and high-performance CDP SaaS product. Oversee architecture, design, and implementation of modern CDP. Mentor a team of engineers to deliver best-in-class data management and analytics capabilities.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Compensation & Location
Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA (LA COUNTY)
Pay Range: $72.00 – $79.00 per hour (based on experience and internal equity)
Schedule: Full-time, long-term contract
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education
📍 You must be willing to work onsite in Torrance, CA
✅ Sponsorship is available for this role
‼️ ONLY W2 – NO CORP to CORP – NO 3rd Parties
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead to oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of a modern Customer Data Platform (CDP).
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in data engineering, SaaS product development, and AWS-based architectures, coupled with strong leadership skills.
This position will define the CDP’s technical vision, ensure scalable and secure data solutions, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver best-in-class data management and analytics capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of a scalable, secure, and high-performance CDP SaaS product.
- Architect end-to-end data solutions integrating multiple data sources, APIs, and third-party systems.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analytics.
- Build and automate ETL pipelines and workflows using Digdag, Treasure Data, and AWS services.
- Implement data quality controls, logging, and alerting across workflows.
- Utilize AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Athena to enhance scalability and performance.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise data security standards.
- Design and support real-time and batch data processing systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data, Product, and Engineering) to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Lead code reviews, promote DevOps best practices, and oversee CI/CD implementation.
- Mentor team members and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Monitor performance, optimize cost efficiency, and continuously improve platform reliability.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
- Proven experience designing and scaling SaaS platforms, ideally in customer data or martech environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, Presto, and Hive.
- Expert in SQL for complex queries, data modeling, and performance tuning.
- Deep understanding of ETL pipelines, data orchestration, and workflow automation.
- Experience with AWS data services (S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda).
- Familiarity with Treasure Data and Digdag is a strong plus.
- Solid grasp of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).
- Knowledge of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and integrations with CRM or marketing tools.
- Strong communication, leadership, and Agile project delivery experience.
Desired / Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with Big Data ecosystems and real-time streaming frameworks.
- Prior work in Big 4 consulting or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience optimizing workflow orchestration for large-scale data systems.
- Background in data analytics or AI-driven personalization.
- Stable, progressive career track with a record of team leadership and mentorship.