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Lead Data Platform Engineer
Location:
Pune / Chennai (Hybrid)
We are looking for an experienced
Lead Data Platform Engineer
to drive the architecture, modernization, and evolution of enterprise-scale data platforms. This role will own key technical decisions, build scalable cloud-first data solutions, mentor senior engineers, and define best practices across the Data Engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Lead data platform architecture and modernization initiatives across multiple domains.</li>
<li>Design and implement highly scalable data platforms supporting multi-TB workloads.</li>
<li>Drive cloud-native architectures, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and platform reliability.</li>
<li>Build real-time data solutions using Kafka, stream processing, and event-driven architectures.</li>
<li>Define engineering standards, security frameworks, observability, and performance practices.</li>
<li>Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with engineering leaders on technical strategy.</li>
<li>Lead complex troubleshooting, incident management, and continuous platform improvements.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>10–15+ years
of experience in Data Platform Engineering or related roles.</li>
<li>Strong expertise in
SQL, Python
, and software engineering principles.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with databases like
Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB
.</li>
<li>Strong experience with
Kafka ecosystem, Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow/Prefect/Dagster
.</li>
<li>Expertise in
cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and distributed systems
.</li>
<li>Experience designing platforms handling large-scale data workloads and enterprise users.</li>
<li>Knowledge of legacy data technologies like
Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, SSIS
is preferred.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, architecture, and stakeholder management skills.</li>
</ul>
Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:
📩
<a href="mailto:simmi@hiresquad.in" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">simmi@hiresquad.in</a>

Lead Data Platform Engineer | Cloud Data Architecture | Pune/Chennai

Lead Data Platform Engineer | Cloud Data Architecture | Pune/Chennai

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