Strong hands-on 10+ years experience with modern data engineering stack including Hadoop, Spark, Python, Scala, Redis, Kafka, and Kafka Streams/KStream for building scalable data pipelines and real-time processing solutions.
Proven ability to design, optimize, and maintain large-scale distributed data platforms, streaming architectures, and high-performance ETL/ELT workflows.
Exposure emerging AI/data technologies including vector databases, graph databases, and AI/ML data platform integrations to support next-generation analytics and intelligent applications.
Be comfortable with client interaction- needs to be client facing
Give client presentations
Strong Executive presence
Kafka experience is a must-have.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Experience with data integration and ETL tools, such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, or Talend
Proficiency in SQL and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)
Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles