Senior Data Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead data platform initiatives across enterprise clients. You will architect and govern large-scale data solutions using cloud platforms (Cloudera, Teradata, Snowflake, Databricks), mentor a team of engineers, and drive adoption of modern data engineering practices. This role bridges technical leadership and client advisory - you'll own data strategy for major accounts and be accountable for delivery and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data platform architecture & design - design enterprise data lakes, warehouse schemas, and ETL frameworks for mission-critical banking and financial systems
• Manage technical teams - mentor 3-5 engineers drive code reviews, design decisions, and capability building
• Govern data quality & security - design metadata management, data lineage, and governance frameworks for regulated environments (banking)
• Own client relationships - advise on data modernization strategies, translate business requirements into technical roadmaps
• Optimize platform operations - monitor costs, performance, and security across cloud platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Cloudera)
• Drive innovation - evaluate new tools, establish best practices, share knowledge across teams

Required Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in: Data Modeling for complex schemas (dimensional, normalized, data vault) Cloudera OR Teradata - deep operational and architectural knowledge Snowflake OR Databricks - production deployment, tuning, governance
• 8+ years in data engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership/architect role
• Proven experience managing and mentoring teams
• Banking or highly regulated data environment experience - familiarity with compliance (AML/KYC), data lineage, audit trails
• Strong communication skills - comfortable presenting to C-suite and non-technical stakeholders

Recommended Skills

• Experience with both Cloudera/Teradata AND Snowflake/Databricks
• Advanced data governance - Collibra, Alation, or custom frameworks
• Data modeling for banking - PSD2, GDPR, Basel III data requirements
• Hands-on work with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Iceberg
• Cloud cost optimization and FinOps

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker - sees beyond individual projects to platform-wide implications
• Mentor & leader - enjoys developing talent and setting technical direction
• Problem solver - navigates ambiguity in complex data environments
• Client-focused - translates technical concepts for diverse audiences