Manager, Data Engineering

Manager, Data Engineering
Location: Gurugram, India.
6-Month Contract
$16.41/hr USD | No C2C

Our client, a leading SaaS company, is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and will be proficient in a variety of data technologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's data infrastructure to support data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Informatica, Airflow, and Dataproc.
• Data Warehousing: Develop and manage the data warehouse on Google BigQuery, ensuring data is accurate, available, and easily accessible.
• Data Processing: Utilize Databricks and Python to process and transform large volumes of data efficiently.
• DevOps & Automation: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data workflows using DevOps best practices and tools like Dataform and GitHub.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide them with high-quality data.
• Data Modeling & BI (Optional): Develop data models and support BI initiatives by creating dashboards and reports in tools like Tableau.
• EPM Integration (Optional): Integrate data with the Anaplan platform to support connected financial and operational business planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a data engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and extensive experience with Google BigQuery.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Databricks and Dataproc.
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools, such as Informatica.
• Proficiency in orchestrating data pipelines with Airflow.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with Dataform and GitHub for CI/CD and version control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BI visualization tools, particularly Tableau.
• Familiarity with EPM tools, especially Anaplan.
• Relevant certifications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other data technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.