Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect (Databricks & Snowflake) - Boston, MA

Diverse Lynx LLC
Boston, MA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$127,300.0 - $165,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Airflow Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Continuous Integration Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Governance Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Warehousing Linux DevOps Apache Hive
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Python (Programming Language) Performance Tuning Cloud Services Azure Data Lake Shell Script SQL Databases Talend Snowflake Apache Spark Multi-Cloud Caching Change Data Capture Git Data Lakes Pyspark Information Technology Deployment Automation Apache Kafka Spark Streaming Data Management Data Delivery Stream Processing Data Pipelines Legacy Systems Jenkins Databricks

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure cloud data platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, Lakehouse architectures, and real-time data processing solutions, particularly in regulated domains such as Life Sciences or Healthcare. This role requires strong proficiency in Spark (PySpark), Delta Lake, Medallion architecture, and cloud-native data engineering practices, along with a solid background in data warehouse modernization and performance optimization., * Design and implement end-to-end data engineering pipelines using Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen2, and Snowflake.

  • Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, and Talend.
  • Build and maintain Lakehouse architecture using Delta Lake and Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) layers.
  • Implement real-time and batch data ingestion pipelines, including streaming using Spark Structured Streaming.
  • Design and enforce data governance, access control, and lineage using Unity Catalog.
  • Optimize Spark workloads through partitioning, caching, broadcast joins, and cluster tuning to improve performance and reduce cloud costs.
  • Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git for automated deployments.
  • Integrate multiple data sources and systems, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable data delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders to support analytics and reporting needs.
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Requirements

  • 10+ years (ideally 15-20+) of experience in data engineering or data architecture.
  • Strong expertise in:

  • Databricks & Delta Lake
  • Snowflake Data Warehouse
  • Apache Spark (PySpark, Spark SQL)
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud (ADLS Gen2, Azure Databricks, ADF).
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Talend or Informatica.
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, CDC (Change Data Capture), and incremental loading techniques.
  • Experience working in Linux/Unix environments with shell scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g., IDMP).
  • Exposure to real-time data streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis).
  • Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Databricks Workflows., * Data Engineering & Architecture
  • Lakehouse & Data Warehousing
  • Spark Performance Optimization
  • Cloud Data Platforms (Azure)
  • ETL/ELT Pipeline Development
  • Data Governance & Security
  • CI/CD & DevOps Practices

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice-to-Have Traits

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in enterprise-scale, complex environments
  • Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Leadership capability with mentoring experience

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