Senior Data Engineer

Thoughtworks; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoughtworks seeks Senior Data Engineer to design and operate data architectures and pipelines for client data platforms, using modern big data tools and data mesh approaches to enable scalable, reliable solutions. You will develop data models, ensure data quality, governance and security, and collaborate with data scientists and product teams.

The role requires hands-on coding in Python, Spark, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), with Databricks experience preferred, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Python, Spark, and big data processing.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Databricks experience is preferred.
• Ability to build and operate data pipelines in distributed systems.
• Experience with data modeling and modern data engineering tools.
• Experience writing clean, high-quality code.
• Experience with data-driven approaches and data governance and privacy practices.
• Experience with different types of databases (SQL, NoSQL, data lake).

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate modern data architecture approaches to meet key business objectives and provide end-to-end data solutions.
• Develop intricate data processing pipelines addressing clients' most challenging problems.
• Collaborate with data scientists to design scalable implementations of models.
• Write clean, iterative code using TDD and continuous delivery practices to deploy and operate data pipelines.
• Use various distributed storage and computing technologies from a wide range of options.
• Develop data models by selecting techniques and implementing in the chosen tech stack.
• Collaborate on data governance, data security and data privacy areas.
• Incorporate data quality into day-to-day work.

Skills

Python

Spark

Cloud platform

Databricks

Data modeling

Data pipelines

Distributed systems

Data visualization

Data security & privacy

Job description

Senior data engineers at Thoughtworks are engineers who build, maintain and test the software architecture and infrastructure for managing data applications. They are involved in developing core capabilities which include technical and functional data platforms. They are the anchor for functional streams of work and are accountable for timely delivery. They work on the latest big data tools, frameworks and offerings (data mesh, etc.), while also being involved in enabling credible and collaborative problem solving to execute on a strategy.

Due to the nature of the projects, this role requires the successful candidate to be a Thai Citizen

Job responsibilities

• You will develop and operate modern data architecture approaches to meet key business objectives and provide end-to-end data solutions.
• You will develop intricate data processing pipelines, addressing clients' most challenging problems.
• You will collaborate with data scientists to design scalable implementations of their models.
• You will write clean, iterative code using TDD and leverage various continuous delivery practices to deploy, support and operate data pipelines.
• You will use different distributed storage and computing technologies from the plethora of options available.
• You will develop data models by selecting from a variety of modeling techniques and implementing the chosen data model using the appropriate technology stack.
• You will collaborate with the team on the areas of data governance, data security and data privacy.
• You will incorporate data quality into your day-to-day work.

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

• You have hands‑on experience with Python (must have), Spark, and big data processing.
• You have experience with at least one Cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Databricks experience is preferred.
• Working with data excites you; you can build and operate data pipelines, and maintain data storage, all within distributed systems.
• You have hands‑on experience of data modeling and modern data engineering tools and platforms.
• You have experience in writing clean, high-quality code using the preferred programming language.
• You have built and deployed large‑scale data pipelines and data‑centric applications using any of the distributed storage platforms and distributed processing platforms in a production setting.
• You have experience with data visualization techniques and can communicate the insights as per the audience.
• You have experience with data‑driven approaches and can apply data security and privacy strategy to solve business problems.
• You have experience with different types of databases (i.e.: SQL, NoSQL, data lake, data schemas, etc.).

Professional Skills

• You understand the importance of stakeholder management and can easily liaise between clients and other key stakeholders throughout projects, ensuring buy‑in and gaining trust along the way.
• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
• You don’t shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them.
• You are eager to coach, mentor and motivate others and you aspire to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed.