Data Engineer Lead

Job Description

About Sonata Software

In today's market, we observe a distinct duality in technology adoption. On one front, clients are keenly focused on cost containment, while on the other, there is a strong drive to modernize their digital storefronts, aiming to appeal to both consumers and B2B customers alike.

As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, with strategic operations spanning across key regions such as the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, Manufacturing, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), and HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences). Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.

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Job Title: Data Lead

Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 10-15 years
Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a team of developers and analysts across Python, Snowflake, and Tableau projects.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Define best practices for data engineering, analytics, and visualization.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct code reviews and dashboard audits.

Python (Data Engineering / Automation)

• Develop robust data pipelines and automation scripts using Python.
• Implement data transformation logic and integrate APIs for data ingestion.
• Build reusable modules for data validation, cleansing, and enrichment.
• Work with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, and Airflow.

Snowflake (Data Warehousing)

• Architect and manage Snowflake environments including schema design, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and manage data sharing across teams.
• Integrate Snowflake with ETL tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are met.

Tableau (BI & Visualization)

• Design and deliver advanced Tableau dashboards and visualizations.
• Define KPIs and metrics in collaboration with business teams.
• Optimize Tableau performance and manage Tableau Server/Cloud configurations.
• Train users on Tableau usage and promote self-service analytics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in data engineering and analytics.
• Proven expertise in Python, Snowflake, and Tableau.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud data architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with dbt, Airflow, or other orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Knowledge of machine learning or statistical modeling is a plus.
• Certifications in Snowflake, Tableau, or Python are advantageous.

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build never-seen-before solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you will not be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Locations - HYD, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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