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Lead Data Engineer

6 - 10 years

8 - 12 Lacs

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Job Description

As a Lead Data Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • Leading a team of talented data engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure client data systems meet the highest standards of quality and performance
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and set goals for team members
  • Identify and address skill gaps, and provide opportunities for professional development
  • Plan, execute, and deliver data engineering projects on time and within scope
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements, set priorities, and define project timelines.
  • Ensure projects align with overall business objectives and data strategy
  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehouse
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data engineering projects.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data operations.
  • Has strong conceptual understanding of Data Warehousing and ETL, Data Governance and Security, Cloud Computing, and Batch & Real Time data processing
  • Ability to build/drive reusable frameworks that can drive efficiency of the overall data system
  • Has executed and lead multiple projects including on - streaming, batch, large data pipelines, etc.
  • Manages conversation with the client stakeholders to understand the requirement and translate it into technical outcomes.
Required Tech Stack:
  • Has strong execution knowledge of Data Modeling, Databases in general (SQL and NoSQL), software development lifecycle and practices, unit testing, functional programming, etc.
  • Working knowledge of an ETL and/or orchestration tools like IICS, Metallion, Airflow, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP Composer, etc.
  • Working knowledge of one or more Data Warehouse like Snowflake, Redshift, Hive, Big Query, etc.
  • Proficient in Spark and can optimize Spark jobs with ease.
  • Proficient in at least one programming language used in data engineering, such as Python (Non-negotiable) and Scala/Rust/Java
  • Understanding of Medallion architecture pattern
  • Has strong SQL knowledge along with optimization skills
Required Non-Tech Stack
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to assess the financial impact of decisions, both in running the delivery team and delivering solutions to clients.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication and able to hold conversations with mid-management-level clients.
  • Ability to recognize pragmatic alternatives vis- -vis a perfect solution and get the delivery teams on board to pursue them, balancing time priorities with potential business impact.
  • Strong people skills, including conflict resolution, empathy, communication, listening, and negotiation.
  • Shows proficiency in providing technical guidance and provide leadership and mentorship to the delivery team.
  • Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

  • B.E/B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc. (Mathematics, Statistics)

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