Senior Data Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with 8-12 years of hands-on experience to join our team on-site. This role requires a self-starter who can architect and implement robust data foundation layers while providing technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern data platforms, particularly Databricks/Delta Lake, and a strong understanding of how to build scalable, reliable data infrastructure that powers enterprise analytics and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Foundation & Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data foundation layers that serve as the backbone for analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives
• Architect end-to-end data solutions including storage, integration, pipelines, and modeling components
• Establish best practices and standards for data architecture across the organization
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the data platform

Data Storage & Management

• Design and implement data storage solutions using modern cloud-based platforms
• Build and optimize data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures
• Implement data partitioning, indexing, and optimization strategies for performance at scale
• Ensure data availability, reliability, and disaster recovery capabilities

Data Pipelines & Integration

• Develop robust, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data processing
• Build data integration frameworks connecting diverse data sources (APIs, databases, files, streaming)
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring throughout the pipeline
• Optimize pipeline performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Automate data workflows and orchestration processes

Data Modeling

• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business requirements
• Implement dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas) for analytics use cases
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and documentation
• Ensure data models support both operational and analytical workloads

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level data engineers on technical best practices
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code standards
• Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the data engineering team

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 8-12 years of experience in data engineering or related roles
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record of building enterprise-scale data platforms

Core Technical Skills

Must Have:

• Databricks/Delta Lake: Extensive hands-on experience building data solutions on Databricks platform using Delta Lake for lakehouse architecture
• Data Foundation Layer Expertise: Deep understanding and practical implementation of:
  • Data storage architectures (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouse)
  • Data pipeline development and orchestration
  • Data integration patterns and frameworks
  • Data modeling techniques and best practices
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with Azure (or comparable)
• Big Data Technologies: Spark, Kafka, or similar distributed processing frameworks

AI & Modern Tools

• Working knowledge of AI tools and their integration with data platforms
• Experience supporting ML/AI workflows and feature engineering pipelines

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion
• Leadership: Proven ability to guide and mentor team members
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements