Senior Manager - Data Engineering

12 - 17 years

40 - 45 Lacs

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Senior Manager - Data Engineering
Job Role
As a Senior Data Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of data engineers, owning data architecture decisions, and delivering robust data pipelines and integrations across cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate has deep experience in Azure data services, PySpark-based processing, and modern API-driven architectures.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers working on large-scale data pipelines and platforms.
  • Architect and design end-to-end data solutions using different cloud platforms like Azure/ AWS/ Google.
  • Guide development of high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL.
  • Integrate data from internal and third-party sources using REST APIs and streaming technologies.
  • Collaborate with product, analytics, and business stakeholders to define data strategy and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and data governance.
  • Own platform scalability, performance tuning, and cost optimization on Azure.
  • Stay ahead of data engineering trends and technologies to continuously enhance the data stack.
Qualification & Skills Required
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and other business/analytical disciplines
  • 12+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • 4+ years of experience on Azure ecosystem (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, etc.).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure / AWS/ Google cloud ecosystem.
  • Proficiency in PySpark, Spark, Python, and distributed data processing frameworks.
  • Experience working with REST APIs for data ingestion/integration.
  • Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage project delivery timelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
  • Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines.
  • Exposure to other big data tools (Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake).
  • Familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect).
Core Competencies Required
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Planning & Execution
  • Collaboration
  • Continual Learning

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