Senior Data Engineer - Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Big Data platforms and a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines. You will be responsible for ensuring data quality, optimizing data workflows, and working with distributed data systems. This role requires a deep understanding of modern data engineering workflows, ETL processes, and large-scale data processing

Key Responsibilities:

Data Engineering:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to support business needs.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Big Data platforms.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Big Data Platforms:

• Work with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or HDFS to process and analyze large datasets.
• Develop distributed data processing pipelines using Spark (PySpark/Scala) and MapReduce.
• Optimize Big Data workflows for performance and scalability.

Data Integration:

• Integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, flat files, and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business teams to understand data requirements.

Data Quality and Governance:

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
• Implement data validation and error-handling mechanisms.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Document data pipelines, data designs, and processes for future reference.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Expertise in Big Data platforms: Experience with Hadoop, Spark (PySpark/Scala), Hive, or HDFS for distributed data processing.
  • Proficiency in SQL and database design principles.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, or Python-based ETL frameworks).
• Programming Skills:
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Scala, or Shell scripting for data processing and automation.
• Data Governance:
  • Knowledge of data quality, data governance, and data security best practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• 7-9 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience