Lead Data Engineer_Jio Data Platform_Bangalore

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Data Engineer to lead our data engineering team. As the Lead Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our data infrastructure and analytics platforms. You will lead a team of data engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the development of innovative solutions to address complex data challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in data engineering, leadership experience, and a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable data solutions.

What you will do:

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives.

Architect, design, develop, and implement software applications using cutting-edge technologies and frameworks.

Take complete ownership of individual projects end-to-end. Should become recognized for technical expertise within the company and considered a go-to person within the area of focus and individual modules within projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define data architecture, design scalable data pipelines, and develop data models to support business objectives.

Oversee the development and maintenance of ETL processes, data warehouses, and data lakes to ensure data availability, reliability, and performance.

Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in data engineering and provide recommendations for technology adoption and innovation.

Choose and integrate suitable big data solutions (such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud environments (such as Azure, GCP).

Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Who you are:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7 to 10 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or Scala.

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

Experience working with relational databases and SQL.

Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Kafka, Spark, NiFi, Hive etc,.

Experience with streaming technologies such as Spark Streaming, Flink, and others.

Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire team members.

Should have excellent experience in CICD frameworks and container-based deployments.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, juggling multiple projects and priorities.