DBT Tech Lead
(8+ Years ) | Chennai Only | 28 LPA |
Skills : Data Engineering (8 Years), Data Build Tool (DBT – Recent 2 Years)
JD : Looking for a Data Engineering Lead with extensive experience in ETL and Data Pipeline development. Must have recent hands-on experience in DBT for data transformations and modeling. Proficiency in SQL and modern data stack tools is essential
Key Responsibilities :
- Architecture & Strategy : Design, build, and own our DBT project architecture. Define and implement standards for modeling, testing, documentation, and deployment.
- Technical Leadership : Lead, mentor, and coach a team of data analysts and engineers in DBT best practices. Conduct code reviews and foster a culture of excellence.
- Own the Core Platform : Manage and optimize our DBT Cloud / CLI environment, CI / CD pipelines, and integration with Snowflake / BigQuery / etc.
- Drive Efficiency : Implement and advocate for software engineering best practices in our data stack (version control, modular code, testing, and documentation).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and analytics engineers to understand requirements and deliver robust, scalable data models.
What We're Looking For :
7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2+ years as a hands-on DBT expert.Proven experience leading a DBT project at scale (e.g., managing multiple contributors, complex dependencies, and performance tuning).Deep knowledge of SQL, data modeling (Kimball, Data Vault), and modern data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, etc.).Hands-on experience setting up and managing CI / CD for DBT and proficiency with Git.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and mentor team members.