Lead Data Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading data engineering firm in Hyderabad is looking for a Senior Data Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt, strong expertise in SQL, and a proven track record of leading the design and deployment of scalable data pipelines. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers, ensuring best practices and standards are maintained across the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering.
• 3–5+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data initiatives.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-native data pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

data engineering

SQL

data governance

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, including 3–5+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Snowflake and dbt in large‑scale, production‑grade environments, including architecture design and optimization.
• Expert‑level proficiency in SQL, including complex query design, performance tuning, cost optimization, and query profiling.
• Deep expertise in data warehousing and modeling concepts, including dimensional modeling, CDC (Change Data Capture), SCD Types, and data vault–style patterns.
• Proven experience leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable, cloud‑native data pipelines(ETL/ELT) supporting enterprise analytics and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to define data engineering standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks across teams.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, privacy, and compliance, including role‑based access, data classification, and auditability.
• Proven experience mentoring junior engineers, conducting code/design reviews, and guiding teams toward scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make architectural decisions under ambiguity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to own end‑to‑end data initiatives, work independently, and lead teams effectively in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.