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Lead Data Engineer

icon building Company : Awign Expert
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
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Job Description - Lead Data Engineer



This is a remote position.



Screening Checklist:



Proficiency in interpreting data transformation logic written in T-SQL and implementing equivalent processes within Databricks




Ability to design and implement data ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory (from source to RAW layer)



Basic knowledge of C# and Sql(atleast read the coding, no need to write)




Experience in collecting and analyzing performance metrics to optimize data ingestion pipelines



Competence in performing performance optimizations for Databricks read/write queries as needed



Strong motivation and the ability to provide guidance to other data engineers within the team







Job Overview



We are currently looking for highly accomplished Senior Data Engineers (10+ years of experience)



with deep expertise in Databricks and PySpark to play a key role in an ongoing, large-scale data



transformation initiative. The ideal candidates will bring extensive hands-on experience, strong



architectural understanding, and the ability to lead and influence data engineering practices across



teams.



Key capabilities and expectations include:



• Extensive experience in analyzing, interpreting, and modernizing complex data



transformation logic written in T-SQL, and implementing optimized, scalable equivalents within



Databricks using PySpark.



• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing end-to-end data ingestion frameworks



using Azure Data Factory, managing data flows from multiple source systems through the RAW



and subsequent data layers, with a strong focus on reliability and scalability.



• Strong experience in defining, capturing, and analyzing performance metrics, enabling



proactive monitoring, bottleneck identification, and continuous optimization of data ingestion



pipelines.



• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced performance tuning and optimization of Databricks



read/write operations, including partitioning strategies, caching, file formats, and query



optimization techniques.



• Capability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, establish



best practices, conduct design reviews, and drive engineering excellence.



• Strong problem-solving skills, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively



with cross-functional teams, including architects, analysts, and stakeholders.



This role demands a senior engineering mindset with a balance of deep technical expertise,



architectural ownership, and people leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions in an



enterprise environment.



Educational qualifications:



Bachelors’s degree or Computer CIENCE




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