Lead Data Engineer

Anblicks; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions firm is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of Snowflake-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with hands-on expertise in Snowflake and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Responsibilities include assessing existing data platforms, defining migration strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders. This role requires strong skills in data governance, SQL, and stakeholder management, offering an opportunity to work on cutting-edge data technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Snowflake-based data solutions.
• Conduct assessment of existing data platforms and define modernization strategy.
• Build robust designs and architectural patterns using Snowflake.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Snowflake

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

SQL

ELT/ETL frameworks

Data security and governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Snowflake-based data solutions.
• Conduct assessment of existing data platforms (e.g., legacy data warehouses, ETL pipelines) and define the modernization strategy.
• Define migration roadmaps and ensure smooth transition from legacy systems to Snowflake.
• Build robust designs, architectural patterns using Snowflake and cloud platforms in alignment with target state expectations.
• Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and technical leadership across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements.
• Design secure, scalable, and performance-optimized data models in Snowflake.
• Establish data governance, access control, and data sharing strategies using Snowflake features.
• Monitor system performance and lead efforts for tuning and optimization.
• Stay up to date on Snowflake features and recommend improvements or adoption of new capabilities.
• Mentor developers, analysts, and engineers in Snowflake development and migration techniques.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling, performance tuning, and advanced features
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and integrating Snowflake within them.
• Proven experience with end-to-end data warehouse modernization or migration projects.
• Expertise in SQL, ELT/ETL frameworks, and integration tools
• Solid understanding of data security, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and/ or implementing Data Engineering solution in Real Estate domain would be preferred