Data Engineering Lead

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Lead the architecture and development of scalable AWS data pipelines and enterprise data products using Glue, EMR, S3, Python, and PySpark. Drive ETL/ELT, data integration, performance optimization, data quality, and platform modernization. Establish engineering standards, conduct design and code reviews, and mentor data engineers while collaborating with architecture, technology, and business teams.
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Job Title: Lead AWS Data Engineer
New Jersey - Newark area​
Job Description

We are seeking a Lead AWS Data Engineer to drive data engineering architecture, pipeline development, and technical delivery using AWS native services, Python, and PySpark. The role involves building scalable data products, modernizing enterprise data platforms, and providing technical leadership to data engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, EMR, S3, Python, and PySpark.

  • Drive enterprise data integration, ETL/ELT workflows, and data product development.

  • Define engineering standards and conduct design and code reviews.

  • Optimize pipeline performance, data quality, and processing scalability.

  • Guide and mentor Data Engineers while collaborating with architecture, technology, and business teams.



Requirements
Required Skills
  • Strong experience in AWS Data Engineering, S3, Glue, and EMR.

  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and ETL/ELT.

  • Expertise in data pipeline design, optimization, and enterprise data integration.

  • Experience in technical leadership, code reviews, and team mentoring.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Amazon Redshift, Athena, and DynamoDB.

  • Knowledge of Apache Iceberg and data lake/lakehouse architecture.

  • Experience with domain-oriented data products and authoritative data sources.

  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise data modernization.



Benefits
Exavalu also promotes flexibility, adapting to the needs of employees, customers, and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also offer a welcome back program to help individuals return to the mainstream after a prolonged absence due to health or family reasons.
At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.


Skills Required

  • Strong experience in AWS data engineering, Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and Amazon EMR
  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and ETL/ELT
  • Expertise in data pipeline design, optimization, and enterprise data integration
  • Experience with technical leadership, code reviews, and team mentoring
  • Experience with Amazon Redshift, Amazon Athena, and Amazon DynamoDB
  • Knowledge of Apache Iceberg and data lake or lakehouse architecture
  • Experience with domain-oriented data products and authoritative data sources
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise data modernization
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The Company
Chennai, Tamilnadu
295 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Exavalu leads the way in business and technology consulting and solution delivery, focusing on specialized digital transformation across the Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Nonprofit industries. As an award-winning digital transformation advisor, we take pride in delivering leading-edge solutions to clients worldwide. Led by industry veterans and technology experts, we bring our deep understanding in customer experience, process automation, digital engineering, cloud, data and AI with a very strong industry core foundation. Drawing on our industry insights and technological acumen, we enable clients to drives growth, profitability, and cost optimization. We mitigate risks and elevate customer experience through our comprehensive suite of services, including strategic advisory, expert-led technology [build and maintenance], and best-in-class products and solutions. Our unwavering focus on understanding the industry's hard problems and finding the right solution has garnered recognition as the preferred ally for organizations seeking transformative growth.

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