Lead Data/AI Engineering

15 - 20 years

30 - 35 Lacs

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Job Description

  • Lead the end-to-end design, architecture, development, testing, and deployment of scalable Data AI solutions across traditional data warehouses, data lakes, and cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Delta Lake.
  • Architect and build secure, scalable software systems, microservices, and APIs leveraging best practices in software engineering, automation, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, Python scripts, Unix/Linux shell scripts, and AI/ML pipelines to transform, analyze, and operationalize data and AI models.
  • Incorporate GenAI technologies by evaluating, deploying, fine-tuning, and integrating models to enhance data products and business insights.
  • Translate business requirements into robust data products, including interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools.
  • Implement rigorous testing strategies to ensure reliability, performance, and security throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and upskilling in evolving technologies including GenAI.
  • Evaluate and select optimal technologies for platform scalability, performance monitoring, and cost optimization in both cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Partner cross-functionally with development, operations, AI research, and business teams to ensure seamless delivery, support, and alignment to organizational goals.
Key Competencies
  • Extensive leadership and strategic experience in full software development lifecycle and enterprise-scale data engineering projects.
  • Deep expertise in relational databases, data marts, data warehouses, and advanced SQL programming.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ETL processes, Python, Unix/Linux shell scripting, data modeling, and AI/ML pipeline integration.
  • Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and scripting environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Delta Lake).
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with Traditional Gen AI technologies including model development, deployment, and integration.
  • Familiarity with big data frameworks and streaming technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong grasp of data governance, metadata management, and data security best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts and business impact.
  • Ability to independently lead initiatives while fostering a collaborative, innovative team culture.
  • Desired knowledge of software engineering best practices and architectural design patterns.
Required/Desired Skills
  • RDBMS and Data Warehousing 12+ years (Required)
  • SQL Programming and ETL 12+ years (Required)
  • Unix/Linux Shell Scripting 8+ years (Required)
  • Python or other programming languages 6+ years (Required)
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Delta Lake) 5+ years (Required)
  • Power BI / Tableau 5 years (Desired)
  • Generative AI (model development, deployment, integration) 3+ years (Desired)
  • Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) 3+ years (Desired)
  • Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) 2+ years (Desired)
  • Data Governance and Security 3+ years (Desired)
  • Software Engineering and Architecture 4+ years (Desired)

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