Data Engineer - Lead

GKM IT

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or lead role.
  

• Proven ability to lead and manage data engineering teams, provide mentorship, and drive strategic initiatives.
  

• Strong expertise in architecting enterprise-scale data platforms and multi-tenant infrastructure.
  

• Hands-on experience with data lake/warehouse solutions (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg).
  

• Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and data modeling.
  

• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, data processing frameworks, and system design.
  

• Advanced experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), infrastructure as code, and containerization.
  

• Strong background in real-time and batch data pipelines using Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Flink.
  

• Experience implementing data governance, lineage, quality frameworks, and observability standards.
  

• Skilled in performance optimization for queries, storage, and infrastructure at scale.
  

• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, testing strategies, and deployment automation.
  

• Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and event-driven architectures.
  

• Proficiency with modern table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake) and lakehouse architectures.
  

• Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration.
  

• Experience in budget planning, vendor management, and technical recruitment.
  

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive collaboration between Data, ML, Analytics, and Engineering teams.
  

Good to Have:

• Experience with DBT for data transformation and modeling.
  

• Familiarity with data observability tools (e.g., Monte Carlo, Great Expectations).
  

GKM IT

• Top-Tier Work Setup

  You’ll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.

• Flexible Schedules & Remote Support

  Life isn’t 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.

• Quarterly Performance Bonuses

  We don’t believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you’ll see it in your pay check—quarterly.

• Learning is Funded Here

  Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ve got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.

• Family-First Culture

  Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaves—we’re here for life outside work.

• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way

  Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’s always celebration season here.

• Team Bonding Moments

  We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.

• Healthcare That Has You Covered

  Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your family—because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.

• Extra Rewards for Extra Effort

  Weekend work doesn’t go unnoticed, and great referrals don’t go unrewarded. From incentives to bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.