Data Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in SQL, Python, Linux, and modern data engineering practices to support data integration, transformation, and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Develop automation scripts using Python for data processing and workflow optimization.
• Work with Linux environments for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across data platforms.
• Collaborate with data analysts, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance and scalability.
• Implement best practices for data security, governance, and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Data Engineering concepts and ETL/ELT processes.
• Proficiency in SQL, including query optimization and database design.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Linux commands, shell scripting, and system administration basics.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with Git/version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, or similar data engineering tools.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions and big data technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud or data engineering are an added advantage.