Team Lead - Data Engineer (Java, GCP, Big Data, SQL)

NucleusTeq; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge cloud data projects

Leadership opportunity

Dynamic growth-oriented environment

Job summary

A technology company in India is looking for a skilled Team Lead – Data Engineering to design and architect scalable cloud-based data platforms. You will lead a team of data engineers, build high-performance data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in Java, Python, SQL, and GCP, along with excellent leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and significant ownership within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java & Python.
• Strong expertise in SQL and Big Data technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and data architecture.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines (mandatory).
• Experience in data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers.
• Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end delivery.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Big Data technologies

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Apache Airflow

CI/CD pipelines

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Leadership skills

Job description

Position: Team Lead – Data Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead / Architect – Data Engineer to design, architect, and lead scalable cloud-based data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers.
• Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end delivery.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java & Python.
• Strong expertise in SQL and Big Data technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and data architecture.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines (mandatory).
• Experience in data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Dataflow (Apache Beam).
• Experience designing enterprise-level data platforms.
• Exposure to DevOps best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud data projects.
• Leadership opportunity with high ownership.
• Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.