Lead - Data Engineering

5 - 10 years

8 - 18 Lacs

Posted:4 months ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Lead Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines.
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT processes using

    PySpark and Apache Spark

    .
  • Architect and implement

    Databricks-based

    solutions for big data processing and analytics.
  • Work with

    cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

    to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Optimize data processing performance and troubleshoot data pipeline issues.
  • Drive best practices in data engineering, including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree

    in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience

    in data engineering with a focus on big data technologies.
  • Strong expertise in

    PySpark, Apache Spark, and Databricks

    .
  • Hands-on experience with

    cloud platforms

    such as AWS (Glue, EMR, Redshift), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow).
  • Proficiency in

    SQL, Python, and Scala

    for data processing.
  • Experience in

    building scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines

    .
  • Knowledge of

    CI/CD for data pipelines

    and automation tools.
  • Strong understanding of

    data governance, security, and compliance

    .
  • Experience in leading and mentoring data engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with

    Kafka, Airflow, or other data orchestration tools

    .
  • Knowledge of

    machine learning model deployment

    in a big data environment.
  • Familiarity with

    containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

    .
  • Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge big data technologies.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.
  • On-Site Opportunity to client location.

If you are passionate about data engineering and want to lead high-impact projects, we encourage you to apply!