Lead Data Engineer

Denodo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Denodo is seeking a Lead Data Engineer who blends deep technical builds with strategic consulting. You will lead a team of up to 10 engineers while remaining hands-on, acting as the technical face of professional services, guiding customers through cloud migrations, governance frameworks, and scalable data architecture.

You will translate business needs into robust data solutions, oversee timelines, mentor juniors, and maintain long-term client relationships through reliability and high-quality

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SQL/ETL/Data warehousing/Data Integration/Data Management technologies.
• Strong SQL and relational/analytical DB theory and practice.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP in cloud environments.
• 4+ years mentoring a team of junior engineers and support specialists.
• Experience in customer-facing professional services roles.
• University degree related to information systems or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and roadmaps during onboarding as SME.
• Translate business requirements into robust data architectures.
• Guide clients on data management best practices, AI, lake house, data sharing, quality, and security.
• Lead and mentor a team of up to 10 data engineers.
• Oversee resource allocation, reviews, and delivery within professional services.
• Ensure successful project delivery and post-implementation support strategies.

Skills

SQL

ETL

Data warehousing

Data integration

Data management

Cloud platforms

Mentoring

Customer-facing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Denodo platform

JDBC

XML

JMS

Web technologies

Cloud environments

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer who thrives at the intersection of deep technical builds and high-level strategic consulting. You aren’t just a "behind-the-scenes" architect; you are a Data Management Expert and a trusted advisor who can sit across from a client, understand their business pain points, and then lead a team to build the solution.

In this role, you will manage a team of up to 10 engineers while remaining hands‑on. You will be the technical face of our professional services, guiding customers through complex cloud migrations, data governance frameworks, and scalable data architecture.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Customer Advisory & Consulting

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the onboarding phase to define project scope and technical roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into robust data architectures.
• Provide strategic advice on Data Management best practices, including AI, lake house, data sharing, data quality, and security.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of up to 10 Data Engineers.
• Oversee resource allocation, conduct deliverable reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables within a professional services framework.

Hands-on Technical Execution

• Design and deploy scalable data pipelines using Denodo data management platform along with cloud ecosystems.
• Build and optimize data products ensuring high performance and cost-efficiency.
• Maintain a "player-coach" mentality—willing to jump into the studios to solve complex bugs or architect core components.

Professional Services & Support

• Ensure successful project delivery and provide post-implementation support strategies.
• Manage client expectations and maintain long-term relationships through technical reliability.

Customer Management

• Personalize the interaction - Remember key details about the customer (business priorities, past issues, preferences) and tailor your approach accordingly.
• Turn problems into opportunities - Handle complaints calmly, take ownership, and use feedback to fix processes and strengthen trust.
• Add value beyond the product- Offer helpful insights, recommendations, or small extras that make their life easier.

Desired Skills & Experience

The candidate should have a good foundation of technical knowledge, as well as project and scope management expertise, as you will establish the technical and non-technical enablement needs for the Customer Services team.

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in SQL/ ETL / Data warehousing / Data Integration / Data Management technologies.
• Solid understanding of SQL and good grasp of relational and analytical database management theory and practice.
• Knowledge and experience with systems and services hosted in the main cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 4+ years of experience in mentoring a team of junior engineers and support specialists.
• Experience in customer-facing positions as a professional services consultant or engineer.
• University Degree relating to information systems or computer science (Bachelor or Master).

Required skills:

• Good knowledge of JDBC, XML, JMS, Web technologies and Cloud environments.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills to be able to interact with technical and business counterparts.
• Willingness to travel.
• Being available for working outside of normal business hours, holidays, and some weekends when needed for escalations during on-call periods.