Associate Director

Incedo Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chennai is seeking an Associate Director – Data Engineering to architect and deliver Azure-based data solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years in Data Engineering, including 3 years in senior roles. Responsibilities include designing solutions, leading programs, and mentoring teams. Desired skills include Python, SQL, and Spark, as well as excellent communication. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise data architecture and lead a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Data Engineering with 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Spark (PySpark/Scala).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and modern architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end Azure data engineering solutions.
• Lead multiple data engineering programs from design to production.
• Mentor and develop data engineers, architects, and analytics professionals.

Skills

Data Engineering

Python

SQL

Spark (PySpark/Scala)

Communication skills

Tools

ADLS

Synapse

ADF

Databricks

Event Hubs

Power BI

Azure Purview

Cosmos DB

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and technically strong Associate Director – Data Engineering to lead and scale our Azure-based data platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning architecture, driving large-scale delivery, and mentoring high-performing data engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

Architecture & Solutioning

• Design and own end-to-end Azure data engineering solutions using ADLS, Synapse, ADF, Databricks, Event Hubs
• Build modern lakehouse / medallion architectures supporting batch & real-time processing
• Define data integration patterns, security, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Create technical roadmaps aligned with business and cloud best practices

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Lead multiple data engineering programs from design to production
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resource planning
• Drive agile delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor partnerships

Leadership & Team Building

• Mentor and develop data engineers, architects, and analytics professionals
• Set engineering standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks
• Promote a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

Hands-on Technical Leadership

• Review and guide complex data pipelines and workflows
• Optimize performance, cost, reliability, and observability

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

• 15+ years in Data Engineering with 3+ years in senior leadership roles
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Spark (PySpark/Scala)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and modern architectures
• Excellent communication skills — able to work with both tech teams and leadership

Good to Have

• Azure certifications (Data Engineer / Solutions Architect)
• Experience with Power BI, Azure Purview, Cosmos DB
• Exposure to Data Mesh / Data Fabric concepts
• Experience in regulated domains (BFSI, Healthcare, Retail)
• Knowledge of ML integration with Azure ML

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale, complex enterprise data platforms
• Influence architecture, strategy, and team growth

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