Data Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a client-focused engagement, with responsibilities split evenly between production support and technical/development work. This role requires 2-4 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark, and prior exposure to client-based project environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing operational support duties with building and optimizing data pipelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support (50%) for existing data pipelines, jobs, and platforms -monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations
• Design, build, and maintain (50%) scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SQL, and Spark
• Collaborate with cross-functional and client teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Perform root-cause analysis on data/pipeline issues and implement fixes with minimal downtime
• Optimize existing data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Document processes, pipeline architecture, and support runbooks for knowledge continuity
• Participate in on-call/support rotations as needed for the client engagement
• Work with Databricks and/or AWS cloud environments where applicable to build or support data solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Data Engineering role
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark
• Prior experience working on client-based projects (mandatory)
• Ability to work across both support and development responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills for client-facing situations

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Databricks
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud services (e.g., S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)