Lead Data Engineer

AI AXISS INC; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AI AXISS INC in Whippany, New Jersey is looking for a Senior Engineer with over 12 years of experience. The role involves working hands-on with developers on modernization projects, delivering expertise in Python, PySpark, and Kafka for data engineering.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with containerization, cloud onboarding, and CI/CD practices. This position is hybrid and requires an in-person interview.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in Python and PySpark.
• Experience with stream processing technologies like Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization initiatives with developers.
• Implement containerization and cloud onboarding.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD best practices.

Skills

Stream Processing

GitLab CI/CD

Release Automation

Containerization

Cloud

Event-Driven Architecture

Python

PySpark

Kafka

Data Engineering

Job description

Location

Whippany, New Jersey, United States (Only Local)

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior (12+ Years)

Interview Process

In‑Person Interview Required

Job Description

Hands‑on senior engineer, working directly with developers on design and implementation of modernization initiatives.

Strong data engineer with more than 12+ years of experience.

Strong hand on experience in Python.

Strong handoff experience in PySpark and stream processing with Kafka.

Lead containerization and cloud onboarding of services.

Drive adoption of GitLab CI/CD, M1 pipelines, and release automation.

Champion modern testing practices.

Primary Skills & Additional Skills

• Stream Processing
• GitLab CI/CD
• Release Automation
• Containerization
• Cloud
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• Python
• PySpark
• Kafka
• Data Engineering