Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Azure Cloud

Experience: Years Exp.

Salary: Competitive

Preferred Notice Period: 30 Days

Shift: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST

Opportunity Type: Noida (Remote for 6 months, Later Hybrid)

Placement Type: Permanent

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients)

Must have skills required :

Engineering management, Data Engineering, Azure Data Factory, Python, SQL OR NoSQL OR Azure, Backend OR FullStack

Nuaav (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:

An Engineering Manager who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description

As Engineering Manager Data Engineering at Nuaav, you will lead a talented team of data engineers focused on architecting and delivering enterprise-grade, scalable data platforms on Microsoft Azure. This role demands deep expertise in Azure cloud services and Python programming, combined with strong leadership skills to drive technical strategy, team growth, and execution of robust data infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing data engineering team delivering next-generation data solutions on Azure.
• Architect and oversee the development of scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms using Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse.
• Drive technical execution of data warehousing and BI solutions with advanced Python programming (including PySpark).
• Enforce high standards for data quality, consistency, governance, and security across data systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts to enable business insights and ML initiatives.
• Define and implement best practices for ETL design, data integration, and cloud-native workflows.
• Continuously optimize data processing for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee technical documentation, onboarding, and process compliance within the engineering team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in data engineering, Azure technologies, and cloud security to maintain cutting-edge capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years data engineering experience with significant team leadership or management exposure.
• Strong expertise in designing and building cloud data solutions on Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks).
• Advanced Python skills for data transformation, automation, and pipeline development (including PySpark).
• Solid SQL skills; experience with big data tools like Spark, Hive, or Scala is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with data security, governance, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management capabilities.

Desired Skills

• Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics expert.
• Proficiency with Python, PySpark, SQL for ETL and data workflows.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (Spark, HDFS).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and container technologies (GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and team mentoring skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and scale mission-critical data infrastructure at Nuaav, a firm known for its boutique approach combining technical mastery with personalized client impact and agility in delivery. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting with a clear path for growth and influence.

Why Join Nuaav?

• Opportunity to work in a strong AI driven consulting firm with direct client engagement and high-impact projects.
• Be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation, agility, and quality over volume.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies across data engineering, AI, and product platforms.
• Work on global-scale digital transformation projects with close collaboration alongside senior consultants and corporate leaders.
• A culture that values personalized growth, client-centric excellence, and thought leadership.

How to apply for this opportunity:

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1. Upload updated Resume & Complete the Screening Form

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About Our Client:

Nuaav is a boutique technology consulting firm focused on delivering innovative, scalable, and secure data engineering and AI solutions.

About Uplers:

Our goal is to make hiring and getting hired reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant product and engineering job opportunities and progress in their career.

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