Merkle
DataEngineer-TechnicalLead
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“Data Engineer-Technical Lead at Merkle. Skills: Data engineering, Cloud data platforms, Data pipelines. Maintain data in databases. Improve data in databases”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues; Performance tuning; Cost optimization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7-10 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, Any 2 cloud experience is mandatory, Solid expertise in data modeling, Solid expertise in ETL/ELT pipeline development, Solid expertise in data warehousing, Solid expertise in lakehouse architectures, Python development skills for data engineering, Python development skills for automation, Python development skills for orchestration, Python development skills for solution prototyping, Extensive experience working with SaaS-based data platforms, Practical knowledge of data governance, Practical knowledge of security, Practical knowledge of access control, Practical knowledge of compliance requirements in cloud environments, Ability to design scalable data pipelines, Ability to build scalable data pipelines, Ability to optimize scalable data pipelines, Ability to design high-performance data pipelines, Ability to build high-performance data pipelines, Ability to optimize high-performance data pipelines, Experience in query optimization, Experience in performance tuning, Experience in cost optimization across cloud data platforms, Hands-on experience supporting analytics, Hands-on experience supporting BI, Hands-on experience supporting downstream consumption layers, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Engineering, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
Nice to Have
Familiarity with AI/ML integration into data platforms, Familiarity with AI/ML integration into analytics workflows, Prior experience working in a consulting environment, Prior experience working in a professional services environment, Databricks certifications, Snowflake certifications, Other cloud data platform certifications
What You'll Do.
Maintain data in databases
Improve data in databases
Clean data in databases
Manipulate data in databases
Understand database requirements
Aid in implementation of database requirements
Analyse database performance
Troubleshoot database issues
Design scalable data pipelines
Develop scalable data pipelines
Optimize scalable data pipelines
Design secure data pipelines
Develop secure data pipelines
Optimize secure data pipelines
Design data platforms
Develop data platforms
Optimize data platforms
Write high-quality code in Python
Write maintainable code in Python
Implement ETL/ELT processes
Implement data transformations
Collaborate with solution architects
Implement approved data architectures
Provide development-level design inputs
Support pre-sales efforts
Build solution prototypes
Implement data quality checks
Implement governance standards
Implement security controls
Implement compliance requirements
Work closely with cross-functional teams
Understand requirements
Translate requirements into technical implementations
Guide junior developers
Mentor junior developers
Promote best practices within the team
Stay current with cloud technologies
Stay current with data engineering technologies
Stay current with AI technologies
Recommend improvements to existing platforms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with data analytics teams; Collaborate with data scientists; Collaborate with data warehouse engineers; Collaborate with architects; Collaborate with stakeholders; Collaborate with junior engineers; Collaborate with QA; Collaborate with DevOps; Collaborate with business stakeholders; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Explain technical concepts
Full Job Description
The purpose of this role is to maintain, improve, clean and manipulate data in the business’s operational and analytics databases. The Data Engineer works with the business’s software engineers, data analytics teams, data scientists and data warehouse engineers in order to understand and aid in the implementation of database requirements, analyse performance, and troubleshoot any existent issues. **Job Description:** **Business Title** Data Engineer-Technical Lead **Years of Experience** Min 6 and max upto 10. **Job Description:** Technical Lead with strong hands‑on experience in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to design, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions. This role focuses on building robust data pipelines, implementing modern data platforms, contributing to solution designs, and supporting pre‑sales and client discussions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer who can work independently on complex data engineering problems while collaborating closely with architects, stakeholders, and junior engineers. **Must have skills:** Core Technical Skills 7–10 years of hands‑on experience in data engineering and development roles. Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure and/or GCP data services such as BigQuery, Synapse, Redshift, Databricks, etc. Any 2 cloud experience is mandatory. Solid expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, data warehousing, and lakehouse architectures. Strong Python development skills for data engineering, automation, orchestration, and solution prototyping. Extensive experience working with SaaS-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, managed analytics services). Experience implementing and integrating Master Data Management (MDM) solutions such as Informatica, Reltio, Profisee, or equivalent tools. Practical knowledge of data governance, security, access control, and compliance requirements in cloud environments. Basic exposure to Agentic AI concepts, such as AI-driven automation,
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