Lead Data Engineer
Thoughtworks (company site, opens in a new tab)10+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–55 LPA
Posted 20h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and manage end-to-end data engineering projects including goal-setting, scope definition, and on-time delivery with cross-team collaboration.
- Design, develop, and operate modern data architectures and intricate data processing pipelines addressing client challenges using distributed storage and computing technologies.
- Lead teams through hands-on coding and guide clients on data governance, security, privacy, and data quality strategies to meet business and compliance requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- 10+ years experience leading system design and implementation of technical solutions.
- Experience building and operating Big Data architecture and large-scale data pipelines within distributed systems production environments.
- Strong proficiency in data modelling, programming, and multiple database types (SQL, NoSQL, data lakes).
- Work Experience Required: 10+ years in relevant data engineering roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in collaborating with stakeholders to align data engineering efforts with strategic business objectives and data quality improvements.
- Proven leadership in mentoring, coaching teams, managing ambiguity, and maintaining technical excellence in complex data environments.
- Comfortable handling risk, conflict, and stakeholder management to build strong partnerships and influence positive team actions.