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Lead Data Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in interpreting data transformation logic written in T-SQL and implementing equivalent processes within Databricks (PySpark).
  • Ability to design and implement data ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory from source to RAW layer.
  • Basic knowledge of C# and SQL (at least read the code; no writing required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, interpret, and modernize complex T-SQL data transformation logic and implement optimized, scalable equivalents in Databricks using PySpark.
  • Architect and implement end-to-end data ingestion frameworks using Azure Data Factory, managing data flows from multiple sources through the RAW and subsequent data layers with a focus on reliability and scalability.
  • Define, capture, and analyze performance metrics to enable proactive monitoring, bottleneck identification, and continuous optimization of data ingestion pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, establish best practices, conduct design reviews, and drive engineering excellence.

About the company

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Awign

Human Resources Services

Awign is India's largest on-demand work fulfilment platforms, helping enterprises run their business at scale through end-to-end management and outcome-based execution of core business functions. This is done through our mobile and distributed community of 1.3mn+ gig partners across 12,000+ pin codes in India. Our tech-driven solution allows enterprises to variabilize their fixed costs, optimize toplines and focus on business profitability. We work with enterprises to take up recurring business functions, such as auditing, due diligence, invigilation, proctoring, last-mile delivery, new business development, telecalling along with content & data operations. Our division for high-skill gig talent, Awign Expert helps enterprises hire high-skill talent on a contractual basis and manage the entire lifecycle of those professionals.We are on a mission to uplift lives of 100mn people in India by providing them a platform to leverage and grow their skills. Awign enables gig partners to expand their income potential beyond the bounds of time, location and skills. Gig partners can choose between multiple gig opportunities across varied skill sets according to their own time and location-based flexibility. One platform, infinite avenues. #AwignEkMaukeAnek

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Screening Checklist:
Proficiency in interpreting data transformation logic written in T-SQL and implementing equivalent processes within Databricks
Ability to design and implement data ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory (from source to RAW layer)
Basic knowledge of C# and Sql(atleast read the coding, no need to write)
Experience in collecting and analyzing performance metrics to optimize data ingestion pipelines
Competence in performing performance optimizations for Databricks read/write queries as needed
Strong motivation and the ability to provide guidance to other data engineers within the team

Job Overview
We are currently looking for highly accomplished Senior Data Engineers (10+ years of experience)
with deep expertise in Databricks and PySpark to play a key role in an ongoing, large-scale data
transformation initiative. The ideal candidates will bring extensive hands-on experience, strong
architectural understanding, and the ability to lead and influence data engineering practices across
teams.
Key capabilities and expectations include:
• Extensive experience in analyzing, interpreting, and modernizing complex data
transformation logic written in T-SQL, and implementing optimized, scalable equivalents within
Databricks using PySpark.
• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing end-to-end data ingestion frameworks
using Azure Data Factory, managing data flows from multiple source systems through the RAW
and subsequent data layers, with a strong focus on reliability and scalability.
• Strong experience in defining, capturing, and analyzing performance metrics, enabling
proactive monitoring, bottleneck identification, and continuous optimization of data ingestion
pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced performance tuning and optimization of Databricks
read/write operations, including partitioning strategies, caching, file formats, and query
optimization techniques.
• Capability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, establish
best practices, conduct design reviews, and drive engineering excellence.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively
with cross-functional teams, including architects, analysts, and stakeholders.
This role demands a senior engineering mindset with a balance of deep technical expertise,
architectural ownership, and people leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions in an
enterprise environment.
Educational qualifications:
Bachelors’s degree or Computer CIENCE

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