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Senior Data Engineer

Job Description - Senior Data Engineer

Job Description :
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in hybrid cloud data integration, pipeline orchestration, and AI-driven data modeling. This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing robust, scalable, and production-ready data pipelines across both AWS and Azure platforms, supporting
modern data architectures such as CEDM and Data Vault 2.0.

Responsibilities :
  • Design and develop hybrid ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
  • Process files from AWS S3 and Azure Data Lake Gen2, including schema validation and data profiling.
  • Implement event-based orchestration using AWS Step Functions and Apache Airflow (Astronomer).
  • Develop and maintain bronze → silver → gold data layers using DBT or Coalesce.
  • Create scalable ingestion workflows using Airbyte, AWS Transfer Family, and Rivery.
  • Integrate with metadata and lineage tools like Unity Catalog and OpenMetadata.
  • Build reusable components for schema enforcement, EDA, and alerting (e.g., MS Teams).
  • Work closely with QA teams to integrate test automation and ensure data quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists and business stakeholders to align solutions with AI/ML use cases.
  • Document architectures, pipelines, and workflows for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

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  • Experience with cloud  platforms: AWS  (Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, SNS, Transfer Family) and Azure (ADF, ADLS Gen2, Azure Functions,Event Grid).
  • Skilled in transformation and ELT tools: Databricks (PySpark), DBT, Coalesce, and Python.
  • Proficient in data ingestion using Airbyte, Rivery, SFTP/Excel files, and SQL Server extracts.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling techniques including CEDM, Data Vault 2.0, and Dimensional Modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with orchestration tools such as AWS Step Functions, Airflow (Astronomer), and ADF Triggers.
  • Expertise in monitoring and logging with CloudWatch, AWS Glue Metrics, MS Teams Alerts, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX).
  • Familiar with data governance and lineage tools: Unity Catalog, OpenMetadata, and schema drift detection.
  • Proficient in version control and CI/CD using GitHub, Azure DevOps, CloudFormation, Terraform, and ARM templates.
  • Experienced in data validation and exploratory data analysis with pandas profiling,
  • AWS Glue Data Quality, and Great Expectations.
Personal
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with teams.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with attention to detail with discretion.
  • The candidate must have strong work ethics and trustworthiness
  • Must be highly collaborative and team oriented with commitment to excellence.

Preferred Skills:

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  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala).
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data and AI services.
  • Knowledge of ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica).
  • Deep understanding of AI/Generative AI concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs).
  • Experience with data modeling, data structures, and database design.
  • Proficiency with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
  • Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
Personal
  • Demonstrate proactive thinking
  • Should have strong interpersonal relations, expert business acumen and mentoring skills
  • Have the ability to work under stringent deadlines and demanding client conditions
  • Ability to work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables with a mature approach

Other Relevant Information:
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering with specialization in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology or a related field.
  • 9+ years of experience in data engineering and data architecture.

LeewayHertz is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
any other protected status. We encourage a diverse range of applicants.



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