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Lead Data Engineer

Avanciers

 

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Posted On: 30+ days ago
Experience: 8+ years
Availability: Onsite
Openings: 1
Category: Lead Data Engineer
Tenure: No Preference/Any
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Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in large-scale data processing and cloud-based application development. The role requires deep hands-on technical skills along with a strong understanding of end-to-end data solutions and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and high-performance systems.

Experience Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in distributed data systems or large-scale applications
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing Big Data solutions
  • At least one end-to-end Big Data implementation experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Big Data pipelines and data processing systems
  • Build distributed data processing applications using modern frameworks
  • Develop backend services and APIs for data platforms
  • Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues in large-scale data systems
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Ensure data quality, scalability, and reliability of data pipelines

Technical Skills

Processing & Compute

  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark (mandatory)
  • Experience with Hadoop ecosystem including HDFS, Hive, Impala, HBase

Programming

  • Proficiency in Java / Scala / Python

Data & Query

  • Strong expertise in SQL (query building, debugging, optimization)

Data Formats

  • Experience working with XML, JSON, Parquet, Avro, Protobuf

Application Development

  • Experience in Spring Boot / Microservices architecture
  • Strong experience in backend development and API design

Messaging & Streaming

  • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data pipelines

AI & Productivity Tools

  • Ability to leverage tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar to enhance development efficiency, code quality, and debugging

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including:
    • Delta Lake
    • Databricks Workflows
    • Unity Catalog
    • MLflow

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
  • High learning agility and proactive mindset
  • Adaptable, flexible, and energetic approach to problem-solving

Education

Any Graduate

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