Senior Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Design : Contribute to the design of scalable and secure data solutions, ensuring alignment with business and technical needs. ETL/ELT Pipeline Development : Develop and optimize efficient pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from diverse sources into structured formats for analytics. Data Source Analysis : Analyze structured and unstructured data sources, recommending strategies for ingestion, processing, and classification. Data Layer Development : Assist in building a robust data layer that supports both batch and real-time processing. Data Ingestion & Cleansing : Implement strategies for validating and cleansing data to ensure quality and compliance with governance policies. Query Optimization : Write and optimize SQL queries to improve performance and efficiency across large datasets. Data Migration : Support migration projects from legacy systems to cloud platforms, ensuring accuracy and minimal downtime. Performance Monitoring : Monitor data workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and propose improvements. Collaboration : Work closely with analysts, scientists, and business teams to translate requirements into data models. Data Governance & Security : Apply governance standards and security best practices, ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR). Continuous Learning : Stay updated on emerging tools and practices, contributing to team innovation and improvement. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles. Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and query optimization. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Solid understanding of batch and real-time data processing. Collaborative mindset with ability to work across technical and business teams. Originally posted on Himalayas