Data Eng

Akaasa Technologies
Malvern, PA, United States
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$93,600.0 - $104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 Microsoft Azure Code Review Computer Programming Continuous Integration Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Governance Extract Transform Load (ETL) Digital Assets Github
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Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Query Optimization SQL Databases Data Streaming Apache Spark Data Lakes Pyspark Deployment Automation Apache Kafka Data Pipelines Jenkins Databricks

Job description

We are looking for a senior-level Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines on AWS using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This is an individual contributor role for someone who can work independently, own complex data workflows, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, and AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM). Implement and optimize data models following the Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) with Delta Lake. Implement data governance and access controls using Databricks Unity Catalog. Optimize Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency through partitioning, clustering, and query tuning. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of data assets. Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior team members. Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data products. Required Qualifications

Requirements

5 8 years of data engineering experience with production-grade pipelines. AWS: Strong hands-on experience with S3, IAM, Glue, Lambda, and Redshift. Databricks: Expertise in the Lakehouse Platform, including Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Workflows, and SQL. Programming: Expert-level proficiency in PySpark, Python, and SQL. Data Architecture: Deep understanding of data modeling, Lakehouse architecture, and medallion patterns. CI/CD: Experience with automated deployment pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions). Preferred Qualifications Databricks Certification (Professional or Associate). Experience with streaming data (Kafka/Kinesis) or CDC patterns.

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