Lead Data Engineer

Senior/Lead-Data Engineer & AI

About Us:

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, with offices in Dallas & Hyderabad, Fission Labs is a leading software development company, specializing in crafting flexible, agile, and scalable solutions that propel businesses forward. With a comprehensive range of services, including product development, cloud engineering, big data analytics, QA, DevOps consulting, and AI/ML solutions, we empower clients to achieve sustainable digital transformation that aligns seamlessly with their business goals.

Role Overview:

A Senior/Lead Data Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and management of data infrastructure and pipelines within an organisation. 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.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
● 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 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

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

Tech Stack

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

We Offer:

● 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.