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Associate Director / Director - Data Engineering & Modelling

Associate Director / Director - Data Engineering & Modelling

Sharpheads RPOPune
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title : Associate Director / Director Data Engineering & Modelling

Location Hyderabad, Pune or Bengaluru (Hybrid)

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director / Director Data Engineering & Solution Architecture to support the strategic delivery of modern data platforms and enterprise analytics solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role that bridges technology and business, helping design, develop, and operationalize scalable cloud-based data ecosystems.

You will work closely with client stakeholders, internal delivery teams, and practice leadership to drive the architecture, implementation, and best practices across key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Solution Design & Architecture : Collaborate on designing robust, secure, and cost-efficient data architectures using cloud-native platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Services, AWS, and Incorta.
  • Data Engineering Leadership : Oversee the development of scalable ETL / ELT pipelines using ADF, Airflow, dbt, PySpark, and SQL, with an emphasis on automation, error handling, and auditing.
  • Data Modeling & Integration : Design data models (star, snowflake, canonical), resolve dimensional hierarchies, and implement efficient join strategies.
  • API-based Data Sourcing : Work with REST APIs for data acquisition manage pagination, throttling, authentication, and schema evolution.
  • Platform Delivery : Support end-to-end project lifecycle from requirement analysis and PoCs to development, deployment, and handover.
  • CI / CD & DevOps Enablement : Implement and manage CI / CD workflows using Git, Azure DevOps, and related tools to enforce quality and streamline deployments.
  • Mentoring & Team Leadership : Mentor senior engineers and developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices across engagements.
  • Client Engagement : Interact with clients to understand needs, propose solutions, resolve delivery issues, and maintain high satisfaction levels.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • 13+ years of experience in Data Engineering, BI, or Solution Architecture roles.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS (EMR).
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for large-scale data transformation.
  • Proven skills in developing dynamic and reusable data pipelines (metadata-driven preferred).
  • Strong grasp of data modeling principles and modern warehouse design.
  • Experience with API integrations, including error handling and schema versioning.
  • Ability to design modular and scalable solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Solid communication and stakeholder management skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Exposure to data governance, data quality frameworks, and security best practices.
  • Certifications in Azure Data Engineering, Databricks, or Snowflake are a plus. Experience working with Incorta and building materialized views or delta-based architectures.
  • Experience working with enterprise ERP systems.
  • Exposure leading data ingestion from Oracle Fusion ERP and other enterprise systems.

    • What We Offer :

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data transformation projects for global enterprises
  • Mentorship from senior leaders and a clear path to Director-level roles
  • Flexible work environment and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and growth
  • Competitive compensation and professional development support

    • (ref : hirist.tech)

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