Data Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
Data Engineer with Scala
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer with 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data platforms and pipelines.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Apache Spark, Scala, Python, SQL, and Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS), with the ability to independently own and deliver end-to-end data engineering solutions.
The role requires working closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineering teams to build reliable, high-performance, and scalable data ecosystems that support analytics, reporting, and advanced data-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines using Apache Spark, Scala, and Python.
- Build scalable and reliable data processing frameworks for ingesting, transforming, and integrating data from multiple sources.
- Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models to support reporting and analytics requirements.
- Design and implement cloud-based data solutions using Azure and/or AWS services.
- Create and manage ETL/ELT workflows using cloud-native tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, AWS Glue, and Amazon S3.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and data quality.
- Implement best practices for data governance, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions.
- Support CI/CD implementation and automation of data engineering workflows.
- Work with distributed data processing systems and contribute to platform modernization initiatives.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing activities within the team.
Experience Required :
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and Big Data technologies.
- Strong experience developing scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark, Scala, and Python in enterprise environments.
- Proven experience working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, including data storage, processing, and integration services.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, including complex query development, performance tuning, data modeling, and query optimization.
- Experience designing and implementing end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data processing and analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver data engineering solutions from requirements gathering through deployment and production support.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex data quality, performance, and scalability challenges.
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical data solutions.
Preferred to Have Skills :
- Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, or AWS Glue.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or other real-time streaming platforms.
- Knowledge of Delta Lake, Databricks, or Lakehouse architectures.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Data Engineering.
- Familiarity with Data Governance, Data Quality, and Metadata Management frameworks.
- Exposure to Generative AI, Machine Learning data pipelines, or Analytics platforms is an added advantage.
Skills
Data Engineering, Scala, Python, Apache Spark, SQL, AWS, ETL, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue