Actualize - Software Development Engineer III - Data Engineering

Role: SDE III Data Engineer

Location: Pune (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Application Stack

• Python/ PySpark
• Apache AirFlow
• Snowflake
• SQL Database
• MLOps
• Snowpark
• Azure/AWS Functions
• Blob Storage
• XML, JSON
• GitHub

Essentials For Being Successful In This Role

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development and system design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Data Engineer focused on data modelling, governance, and platform administration.
• Expertise in Snowflake or similar MPP databases.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience with multiple database technologies (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, OLAP, OLTP).
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools and methodologies.
• Experience with database health monitoring, stored procedures, and schema design.
• Practical understanding of data governance principles.
• Experience with cloud environments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in technical design and documentation.
• Proficiency with source control systems (Git, Gitflow).
• Experience with Agentic AI (Claude, GPT, etc.).

Desirables (Nice To Have)

• Familiarity with Generative AI and Spec-Driven Development.
• Experience with test automation.
• Experience with Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work independently and within Agile teams.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Exposure to Master Data Management (MDM).
• Python skills for data transformation and pipeline automation.
• Understanding data mesh principles.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Designing, building, testing, and maintaining scalable data models using Apache Airflow and Python.
• Administering Snowflake environments, monitoring system health and performance.
• Managing and optimizing Snowflake virtual warehouses for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Managing the MLOps workflow through Snowflake registrations and Snowpark.
• Promoting self-service and decentralized data ownership across teams.
• Enforcing data governance policies to ensure standardization, quality, and compliance.
• Providing technical assistance and cross-training to team members.
• Participating in design sessions and creating technical design documents and diagrams.
• Conducting code reviews and offering constructive feedback.
• Mentoring engineers to support team growth and development.
• Collaborating with senior engineers in the Architecture Review Board.
• Ensuring delivery quality and supporting production services.

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