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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer/Associate Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data architectures. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, cloud data solutions, and big data technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust, high-performance data pipelines and infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making. Experience: 8 - 12+ years Work Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid) Mandatory skills: Python, SQL, Snowflake Contract to Hire - 6+ months Responsibilities: Design and Develop scalable and resilient data architectures that support business needs, analytics, and AI/ML workloads. Data Pipeline Development: Design and implement robust ETL/ELT processes to ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Big Data & Cloud Solutions: Architect data solutions using cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging services such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, and Databricks. Database Optimization: Ensure performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for relational and NoSQL databases. Data Governance & Security: Implement best practices for data quality, metadata management, compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and security. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions. Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with emerging trends, assess new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation in data engineering. Required Skills: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 8 - 12+ years of experience in data engineering Cloud Platforms: Strong expertise in AWS data services. Big Data Technologies: Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and related frameworks. Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL, and columnar databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, and Snowflake. Programming: Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data processing and automation. ETL Tools: Experience with tools like Apache Airflow, Talend, DBT, or Informatica. Machine Learning & AI Integration (Preferred): Understanding of how to architect data solutions for AI/ML applications Show more Show less
