Lead Data Engineer (Databricks)

Designation: Lead Data Engineer Experience: 8 – 12 years Work Location: Hyderabad Job Type : Contract 2 hire Mandatory skills : AWS, Python, SQL, Databricks About the Role We are looking for a highlyskilled Lead Data Engineer who is passionate about building robust, scalable, and high-performance data systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL, Python, AWS, and Databricks , with a proven track record of designing and implementing modern data pipelines and analytical frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintainscalable data pipelines and ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Work with cross-functional teams to defineand deliver data solutions supporting business and analytics needs. Optimize and fine-tune SQL queries , data models, and pipeline performance. Build and manage data workflows in Databricks and integrate with AWS data services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, etc.). Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability through data quality checks and monitoring frameworks . Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Productteams to enableself-service analytics and advanced data-driven insights. Follow best practices for data governance , security , and compliance . Continuously evaluateemerging data technologies and propose innovative solutions for process improvement. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degreein computer science,Information Technology, or a related field. Overall 8+ yearsof experience and min. 6+ years of hands-on experience inData Engineering or related roles. Strong proficiency in SQL forcomplex query develo