Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Senior Data Engineer leading enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives, designing data warehouses and data lakes on AWS, and building ETL/ELT pipelines with PySpark, Apache Airflow, and SQL.

Senior Data Engineer – Remote (India Offshore)

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Remote (India Offshore)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead and drive enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing and implementing modern data platforms, data warehouses, and data lakes using AWS technologies. This role requires hands-on technical expertise along with leadership capabilities to manage end-to-end data programs, ensure data governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise data engineering and data management projects.
  • Design and build scalable data warehouses and data lake solutions on AWS.
  • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Apache Airflow, and SQL.
  • Implement and maintain metadata management and data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Build and optimize big data processing pipelines for high-volume and complex datasets.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Drive the overall data program, ensuring timely delivery, technical excellence, and adherence to best practices.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across the data engineering team.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Data Management.
  • Strong expertise in Data Warehousing and Data Lake architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Strong experience with Apache Airflow, PySpark, and SQL.
  • Experience with Metadata Management tools and practices.
  • Strong background in Big Data technologies and enterprise-scale implementations.
  • Mandatory experience in Data Governance frameworks and best practices.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise data initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration.


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