Associate Architect-Data Engineer & AI

Associate Architect- Data Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and management of data infrastructure and pipelines within an organization. This role involves a mix of technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with other teams to ensure the efficient collection, storage, processing, and analysis of large datasets. The Lead Data Engineer typically manages a team of data engineers, architects, and analysts, ensuring that data workflows are scalable, reliable, and meet the business’s requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes

architect and implement scalable data solutions using Databricks and AWS.

• Optimize data storage and retrieval systems using Rockset, Clickhouse, and CrateDB.
• Develop and maintain data APIs using FastAPI.
• Orchestrate and automate data workflows using Airflow.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support their data needs.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across all data systems.
• Mentor junior data engineers and promote best practices in data engineering.
• Evaluate and implement new data technologies to improve the data infrastructure.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide technical leadership.
• Manage and optimize data storage solutions using AWS S3, implementing best practices for data lakes and data warehouses.
• Implement and manage Databricks Unity Catalog for centralized data governance and access control across the organization.

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 6 years in a lead role
• Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Extensive experience with Databricks and AWS cloud services
• Hands-on experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration
• Familiarity with FastAPI for building high-performance APIs
• Experience with columnar databases like Rockset, Clickhouse, and CrateDB
• Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Proficiency in designing and implementing data lake architectures using AWS S3
• Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog or similar data governance and metadata

management tools

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows and MLOps
• Certifications in Databricks, AWS
• Experience implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures
• Knowledge of data lineage and metadata management best practices

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Tech Stack

Databricks, Python, PySpark, SQL, Airflow, FastAPI, AWS (S3, IAM, ECR, Lambda), Rockset, Clickhouse, CrateDB

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• Opportunity to work on business challenges from top global clientele with high impact.
• Vast opportunities for self-development, including online university access and sponsored certifications.
• Sponsored Tech Talks, industry events & seminars to foster innovation and learning.
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more.
• Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions beyond work.
• This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions while advancing their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.