Senior Data Engineer II
American Express (company site, opens in a new tab)GurugramOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 28–45 LPA
Posted 20h ago
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About This Role
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced data architecture and database management with a focus on Big Data performance, security, and resiliency.
- Oversee performance tuning, data replication, and production troubleshooting across various database technologies including NoSQL and relational systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while collaborating with architects and product teams on data solutions and AI/GenAI integrations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in data engineering including design, development, and performance tuning of database systems (SQL, NoSQL, Big Data tools).
- Proficiency in SQL and Python or similar programming languages, familiarity with ETL/ELT pipeline design.
- Work Experience Required: Data engineering and development experience explicitly mentioned; AI/GenAI experience preferred but not mandatory.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced leader in data engineering environments requiring design and optimization across both relational and NoSQL databases with large-scale data processing.
- Comfortable working with distributed systems, advanced performance tuning, and leading software engineering practices including CI/CD and code reviews.
- Has strategic exposure to AI/GenAI concepts including LLM architectures, vector databases, and rapid prototyping of AI solutions, indicating capability to drive future-focused data initiatives.