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Freelance Data Engineer

Freelance Data Engineer

upGradChennai, IN
2 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale data pipelines and data warehouse solutions, utilizing a modern, cloud-native data stack. You'll play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and maintaining the infrastructure required for seamless data flow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, construct, test, and maintain robust and scalable large-scale ETL pipelines using PySpark for processing and Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
  • Design and implement both Batch ETL and Streaming ETL processes to handle various data ingestion requirements.
  • Build and optimize data structures and schemas in cloud data warehouses like AWS Redshift .
  • Work extensively with AWS data services, including AWS EMR for big data processing, AWS Glue for serverless ETL, and Amazon S3 for data storage.
  • Implement and manage real-time data ingestion pipelines using technologies like Kafka and Debezium for Change Data Capture (CDC).
  • Interact with and integrate data from various relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL , PgSQL (PostgreSQL) , and MongoDB .
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipeline performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand data needs and deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions.
  • Ensure data governance, security, and quality across all data platforms.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Expert proficiency in developing ETL / ELT solutions using PySpark .
  • Strong experience in workflow management and scheduling tools, specifically Apache Airflow .
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS data services including :
  • AWS EMR (Elastic MapReduce)
  • AWS Glue
  • AWS Redshift
  • Amazon S3
  • Proven experience implementing and managing data streams using Kafka .
  • Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like Debezium .
  • Hands-on experience with diverse database technologies : MySQL , PgSQL , and MongoDB .
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and best practices for both batch and real-time data processing.
  • Proficiency in a scripting language, preferably Python .
  • General Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines.
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