Senior Engineer - Cloud Migration

Nextpathway | The Automated Cloud Migration Company

Next Pathway is a technology services company providing clients a pathway from existing to emerging technologies. Our automation technology helps our customers accelerate the migration of complex applications and workloads to the cloud.

About the Role:

Next Pathway is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer to join our team, specializing in large-scale cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering and ETL, with a strong background in migrating on-premise data systems to the cloud. This role requires a hands-on professional who can design, develop, and implement complex data pipelines, working independently and as a key contributor within a project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and Implementation:

  Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable data pipelines for migrating data from various on-premise sources to cloud platforms.

• Technical Expertise:

  Serve as a subject matter expert in the project's core technologies, including Datastage, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, and PySpark.

• Solution Design:

  Collaborate with architects and technical leads to design efficient and effective cloud migration strategies and data transformation solutions.

• Code Quality:

  Ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Performance Optimization:

  Analyze and optimize the performance of data pipelines and applications to ensure efficiency and scalability.

• Problem-Solving:

  Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to data migration, data quality, and system performance.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data scientists, and other engineers, to understand requirements and deliver successful outcomes.

• Mentorship:

  Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on data engineering and ETL development.
• Extensive hands-on experience with

  Datastage

  for building and managing ETL jobs.
• Proven experience in

  Cloud Migration projects

  , with a strong understanding of the challenges and best practices involved in moving data to the cloud.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with

  Azure Data Factory (ADF)

  for building and orchestrating data workflows.
• Strong proficiency in

  Databricks

  and its ecosystem, including notebooks, jobs, and Delta Lake.
• Expertise in

  PySpark

  for developing data processing applications on a distributed computing framework.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, preferably

  Microsoft Azure

  .
• Experience with SQL and database concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.