Technical Lead

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. is seeking a Lead Developer/Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role emphasizes hands‑on data platform development, robust data pipelines, and collaboration with architects, stakeholders, and junior engineers. The candidate will contribute to data governance, security, and pre‑sales activities, with a focus on building modern data platforms and enabling analytics and BI consumers.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands‑on data engineering experience.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP data services.
• Strong data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, lakehouse architectures.
• Python development for data engineering, automation, orchestration.
• Experience with SaaS data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.).
• MDM solutions like Informatica, Reltio, Profisee, etc.
• Knowledge of data governance, security & compliance in cloud.
• Exposure to AI concepts in data platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Write high‑quality Python/SQL code; implement ETL/ELT processes.
• Collaborate with architects to implement data architectures.
• Support pre‑sales with PoCs, demos, and prototypes.
• Implement data quality checks, governance standards, and security controls.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Stay updated on cloud, data engineering, and AI technologies.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Python

SaaS platforms

MDM

Governance & security

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters in CS

Cloud certifications

Job description

Job Description: Job Description Details Business Title Lead Developer/Engineer

Years of Experience Min 6 and max upto 10.

Job Descreption Technical Lead with strong hands‑on experience in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to design, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions. This role focuses on building robust data pipelines, implementing modern data platforms, contributing to solution designs, and supporting pre‑sales and client discussions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer who can work independently on complex data engineering problems while collaborating closely with architects, stakeholders, and junior engineers. Must have skills

Core Technical Skills

• 7–10 years of hands‑on experience in data engineering and development roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure and/or GCP data services such as BigQuery, Synapse, Redshift, Databricks, etc. Any 2 cloud experience is mandatory.
• Solid expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, data warehousing, and lakehouse architectures.
• Strong Python development skills for data engineering, automation, orchestration, and solution prototyping.
• Extensive experience working with SaaS‑based data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, managed analytics services).
• Experience implementing and integrating Master Data Management (MDM) solutions such as Informatica, Reltio, Profisee, or equivalent tools.
• Practical knowledge of data governance, security, access control, and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Basic exposure to Agentic AI concepts, such as AI‑driven automation, data orchestration, or intelligent workflow augmentation.
• Ability to design, build, and optimize scalable and high‑performance data pipelines.
• Experience in query optimization, performance tuning, and cost optimization across cloud data platforms.
• Hands‑on experience supporting analytics, BI, and downstream consumption layers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences.

Good to have skills

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration into data platforms and analytics workflows.
• Prior experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.

Key responsibiltes

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code in Python and SQL; implement ETL/ELT processes and data transformations.
• Collaborate with solution architects to implement approved data architectures and provide development‑level design inputs.
• Support pre‑sales efforts by contributing to technical inputs, building PoCs, demos, and solution prototypes when required.
• Implement data quality checks, governance standards, security controls, and compliance requirements in developed solutions.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical implementations.
• Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices within the team.
• Stay current with emerging cloud, data engineering, and AI technologies and recommend improvements to existing platforms.

Education Qulification

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.

Certification

• If Any AWS Data Analytics / Solutions Architect Azure Data Engineer Associate GCP Professional Data Engineer SnowPro Core Certification Any two of the above Databricks, Snowflake, or other cloud data platform certifications are a plus.

Shift timing 12 PM to 9 PM and / or 2 PM to 11 PM - IST time zone

Location: DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

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