Lead Data Platform Engineer

Lead Data Platform Engineer

Location : Pune / Chennai (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Platform Engineer to drive the architecture, modernization, and evolution of enterprise-scale data platforms. This role will own key technical decisions, build scalable cloud-first data solutions, mentor senior engineers, and define best practices across the Data Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead data platform architecture and modernization initiatives across multiple domains.

- Design and implement highly scalable data platforms supporting multi-TB workloads.

- Drive cloud-native architectures, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and platform reliability.

- Build real-time data solutions using Kafka, stream processing, and event-driven architectures.

- Define engineering standards, security frameworks, observability, and performance practices.

- Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with engineering leaders on technical strategy.

- Lead complex troubleshooting, incident management, and continuous platform improvements.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 10 - 15+ years of experience in Data Platform Engineering or related roles.

- Strong expertise in SQL, Python, and software engineering principles.

- Hands-on experience with databases like Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB.

- Strong experience with Kafka ecosystem, Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow/Prefect/Dagster.

- Expertise in cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and distributed systems.

- Experience designing platforms handling large-scale data workloads and enterprise users.

- Knowledge of legacy data technologies like Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, SSIS is preferred.

- Strong leadership, architecture, and stakeholder management skills.