Senior Data Engineer

Ciklum; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Ciklum is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in the United States to design, build, and optimize enterprise data pipelines with a cloud-first approach. You will create scalable lakehouse architectures, model data for analytics, and collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

The role emphasizes data governance, security, and performance, with exposure to AWS and Azure platforms, Databricks, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of data engineering or data platform experience.
• Strong cloud data platform experience (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across ERP, CRM, and operational systems.
• Build and support cloud-based datalakehouse architecture with governance standards.
• Develop data models, semantic layers, and curated datasets for analytics and BI.
• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions with stakeholders.

Skills

ETL/ELT design

SQL proficiency

Data warehousing

Data modeling

Multi-cloud

CI/CD

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Azure Fabric

Data Factory

SSIS

DMS

Redshift

S3

Power BI

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team full-time in the US.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Data Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Design, build, and optimize enterprise data pipelines and lakehouse solutions aligned to Client'sdata architecture, governance standards, and cloud-first strategy. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, andmaintainscalable ETL/ELT pipelines across enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, and operational platforms
• Build and support ICC’s cloud-based datalakehousearchitecture (aligned to medallion layers and governance standards)
• Develop andmaintaindata models, semantic layers, and curated datasets for analytics and business intelligence
• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions in collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security in alignment with ICC data governance and compliance standards
• OptimizeSQL queries, data pipelines, and storage performance across AWS and Azure platforms
• Support data integration initiatives including Data Lake, D365 ERP, and CRM/AMS platforms
• Monitor pipeline health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of data systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data architecture, standards, and best practices
• Support AI and analytics initiatives by enabling high-quality, accessible data for downstream consumption
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple disciplines of Information technology department & staff levels
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and receive feedback regarding ongoing projects
• Demonstrated ability to respond to business issues with the appropriate sense of urgency
• Sense of when to escape a problem or ask for assistance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform development
• Strong experience designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, DMS) and Azure (Data Factory, SSIS)
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse architecture
• Experience with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data processing
• Experience with data modeling, data quality, and performance optimization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with medallion/lakehouse architecture patterns
• Experience working in multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure)
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, or Azure Fabric
• Experience with Power BI or enterprise reporting platforms
• Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement and tools (e.g., AWS Bedrock, RAG concepts)
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: Healthcare, Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability insurance according to the Company’s Benefit Plans

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. In the US, Ciklum is growing fast—inviting experienced professionals to lead digital transformation alongside Fortune 500 clients. Be part of a company where innovation and impact go hand in hand.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!