Sr. data engineer – aws databricks / data tech lead - contract

Sr. Data Engineer – AWS Databricks / Data Tech Lead
Type: Contract
Location : Chennai / Hyd
Experience: 5+ years
Duration: 3 Months+ Extendable
Key Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Development: Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, Py Spark, and Delta Lake to process structured and unstructured data efficiently.
Manage job orchestration, scheduling, and workflow automation through Databricks Workflows or Airflow.
Performance Optimization: Tune and optimize Databricks clusters and notebooks for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Data Governance: Implement data governance and lineage using Unity Catalog and other platform-native features
Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Cloud Integration: Leverage cloud platforms (AWS) to build and deploy data solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
Data Modeling: Develop and maintain data models that support analytics and machine learning workflows.
Automation & Monitoring: Implement automated testing, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to ensure data pipeline reliability and data quality.
Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data workflows and adhere to best practices in coding, version control, and data governance.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years in data engineering, with hands-on experience using Databricks and Apache Spark.
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL;
Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with cloud services such as AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift
Data Engineering Tools: Familiarity with tools like Airflow, Kafka, and dbt.
Data Modeling: Experience in designing data models for analytics and machine learning applications.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Primary Skill Set
Databricks, Apache Spark/Pyspark, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT development, Delta Lake, Cloud platforms (AWS), Data modeling, Cross-functional collaboration, Communication
Secondary Skill Set
Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Hadoop, MLflow, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, Cluster optimization, Data governance, Security and compliance, Databricks certifications