Lead Data Engineer

CSM Technologies; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of data solutions using AWS and Snowflake. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Data Engineering, strong skills in SQL and Python, and a solid understanding of data warehousing practices. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires excellent problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with the insurance industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Data Engineering and delivery.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on AWS and Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions using AWS and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines ensuring data quality and integrity.

Skills

SQL

Python

Pyspark

Data ingestion and processing frameworks

Big Data Concepts

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GIT)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions using AWS and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to support data warehousing and analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in data engineering.
• Utilize knowledge of insurance, particularly claims and loss, to enhance data solutions.

Must have

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Data Engineering and delivery.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Big Data Concepts. Worked on cloud implementations.
• Strong experience with SQL, python and Pyspark
• Good understanding of Data ingestion and data processing frameworks
• Good experience in Snowflake, SQL, AWS (glue, EMR, S3, Aurora, RDS, AWS architecture)
• Good aptitude, strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and ability to take ownership as appropriate.
• Should be able to do coding, debugging, performance tuning, and deploying the apps to the Production environment.
• Experience working in Agile Methodology

Good to have

• Have experience in DevOps tools (Jenkins, GIT, etc.) and practices, continuous integration, and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Worked on cloud implementations, data migration, Data Vault 2.0, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on AWS and Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in the insurance industry, preferably with knowledge of claims and loss processes.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data modeling and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with data governance and data security practices.
• Certification in AWS or Snowflake is a plus.