Data Engineer - Python/Apache Airflow

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain complex data pipelines using Python for efficient data processing and orchestration.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and architect robust solutions within the AWS environment.

- Implement data integration and transformation processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability of data pipelines.

- Optimize and fine-tune existing data pipelines / Airflow to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.

- Work closely with AWS services like S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, and other related technologies to design and optimize data infrastructure.

- Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, processes, and system architecture.

- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices related to data engineering and AWS services.

Requirements :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proficiency in Python, PySpark and SQL for data processing and manipulation.

- Min 5 years of experience in data engineering, specifically working with Apache Airflow and AWS technologies.

- Strong knowledge of AWS services, particularly S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, and AWS Lambda.

- Understanding of Snowflake Data Lake is preferred.

- Experience with optimizing and scaling data pipelines for performance and efficiency.

- Good understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications :

- AWS certification(s) related to data engineering or big data.

- Experience working with big data technologies like Snowflake, Spark, Hadoop, or related frameworks.

- Familiarity with other data orchestration tools in addition to Apache Airflow.

- Knowledge of version control systems like Bitbucket, Git.