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Data Engineer (Core & Analytics)

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Summary

Designs and builds data processing pipelines in Python following Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) architecture, manages PostgreSQL and SQLite databases, and creates cloud-portable data lakes using Parquet, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and DuckDB, scaling heavy ETL workloads with Databricks/Spark.

The Role:
Builds performant data processing pipelines, manages relational databases, and constructs cloud-portable data lake environments using modern open storage formats and embedded analytical

engines.

  • Responsibilities:
    Pipeline Design: Construct resilient data processing pipelines in Python using Medallion

architecture principles (Bronze/Silver/Gold) to transform raw data into analytics-ready assets.

  • Open Storage Management: Standardize data storage using open formats including Parquet,

Apache Iceberg, and Delta Lake to ensure cross-cloud compatibility.

  • Embedded Analytics: Leverage DuckDB integrated with Python for fast, lightweight, and

performant localized data processing within ETL workflows.

  • Database Operations: Architect and optimize production PostgreSQL schemas while utilizing

SQLite for embedded or lightweight localized storage needs.

  • Distributed Compute: Scale heavy ETL, data transformation, and analytics workloads using

Databricks or Apache Spark

Requirements:

  • Advanced SQL proficiency with deep PostgreSQL expertise and working knowledge of SQLite.

  • Hands-on experience building robust analytical pipelines using Python and DuckDB.

  • Mastery of open table and storage formats (Parquet, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake).

  • Proven track record designing data lakes using the Medallion data processing architecture.

  • Familiarity with the Databricks / PySpark ecosystem for distributed processing.


Python & SQL | PostgreSQL & SQLite | Medallion Architecture | DuckDB | Parquet / Iceberg / Delta | | Databricks / Spark

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