Lead Data Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 15, 2026.
Lead data engineer
Location : Chennai Only , Toatl Exp : 8 to 17 Years Notice Period : Immediate to 30days
Role Summary
Technical leader responsible for the modernization and future-state architecture of the Sales Validation platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead Databricks architecture and delivery
Drive Synapse-to-Databricks migration
Establish engineering standards and reusable frameworks
Mentor engineers and conduct design reviews
Own technical delivery across major workstreams
Drive performance optimization and scalability
Required Skills
Databricks (Highest Priority)
- Databricks
PySpark
Spark SQL
Delta Lake
Unity Catalog
Databricks Workflows
Databricks Asset Bundles
Lakehouse Architecture
Azure Platform
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
ADLS Gen2
Azure SQL
Azure Security Patterns
Migration Experience
- Synapse Pipelines
Synapse Spark
Synapse SQL Pools
Synapse Notebooks
Synapse Data Flows
Modernization of legacy ETL workloads
Engineering
- Advanced SQL
Data Modeling
GitLab CI/CD
Performance Tuning
Code Reviews
Preferred
- Apache Airflow
Snowflake
Data Governance
Enterprise-scale Azure platform implementation
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Areas of Responsibility
In this role, you will participate actively in gathering detailed and structured requirements for various data engineering modules. You will engage with multiple business units to understand dependencies, process linkages, and end-user needs ensuring comprehensive and clear documentation.
You will also be involved in facilitating solution design workshops under project leadership guidance, ensuring the technical architecture aligns with both business objectives and compliance standards. This includes translating functional requirements into robust, scalable data solutions.
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Development and Implementation
You will provide technical oversight by reviewing developed code, resolving queries from team members, and creating standardized replication patterns to guarantee consistent deployment across environments. Your collaboration with project managers will span all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of recurring technical challenges will also be a critical part of your work. You will modify and optimize software components to enhance system performance, compatibility, and user interfaces.
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Deployment and User Enablement
Collaborating with technical and support teams, you will validate system configurations, oversee integration, and manage dependencies during deployment phases to ensure seamless rollouts of new applications. Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive user training materials and frameworks to facilitate swift adoption and minimize risks associated with system transitions.
Your role is pivotal in making certain that the platform not only meets technical standards but also provides intuitive and reliable user experiences.
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Core Competencies
- Client Centricity: Demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding and fulfilling client needs, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
- Passion for Results: Exhibit a persistent focus on achieving outcomes through dedication and proactive problem-solving.
- Execution Excellence: Deliver consistent quality and meet deadlines through disciplined planning and thorough validation.
- Collaborative Working: Foster teamwork and open communication across diverse stakeholders and disciplines.
- Learning Agility: Embrace change and continuously seek to expand knowledge and skills in evolving technologies.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, timely solutions.
- Effective Communication: Articulate ideas clearly and persuasively in both technical and non-technical contexts to diverse audiences.
Mandatory Skills: Enterprise Platform Engineering Backend
Position Title: Technical Lead L1
Company: Wipro Technologies, within the Wipro Engineering unit, specializing in CPPE practice.
Join Wipro Technologies and become part of a digital transformation partner committed to innovation and reinvention. We look for individuals inspired to evolve their careers, skills, and contributions as we shape the future together. With 5-8 years of experience, you will find opportunities to grow within a purpose-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
LeadDataEngineer(Level 4) / 8+ Years of Exp / Location - Chennai
Role Summary
Technical leader responsible for the modernization and future-state architecture of the Sales Validation platform.
Responsibilities
- LeadDatabricks architecture and delivery
Drive Synapse-to-Databricks migration
Establish engineering standards and reusable frameworks
Mentor engineers and conduct design reviews
Own technical delivery across major workstreams
Drive performance optimization and scalability
Required Skills
Databricks (Highest Priority)
- Databricks
PySpark
Spark SQL
Delta Lake
Unity Catalog
Databricks Workflows
Databricks Asset Bundles
Lakehouse Architecture
Azure Platform
- Azure DataFactory (ADF)
ADLS Gen2
Azure SQL
Azure Security Patterns
Migration Experience
- Synapse Pipelines
Synapse Spark
Synapse SQL Pools
Synapse Notebooks
Synapse DataFlows
Modernization of legacy ETL workloads
Engineering
- Advanced SQL
Data Modeling
GitLab CI/CD
Performance Tuning
Code Reviews
Mandatory Skills: Enterprise Platform Engineering Backend.Experience: 5-8 Years
.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.