Lead Data Engineer at - · Remote only · 8 - 13 years · ₹10L - ₹33L / yr · Remote only · Posted 23 Dec 2025

Role: Lead Data Engineer Core
Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of complex cloud-based data pipelines.
Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of data systems across environments. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to data engineering teams. Define and enforce best practices for data modeling, transformation, and governance.
Optimize data ingestion and transformation frameworks for efficiency and cost management. Contribute to data architecture design and review sessions across projects.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in data engineering with proven leadership in designing cloud native data systems.
Strong expertise in Python, SQL, Apache Spark, and at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Experience with Big Data, DataLake, DeltaLake, and Lakehouse architectures Proficient in one or more database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, Redshift, Snowflake, and NoSQL databases).
Ability to recommend and implement scalable data pipelines Preferred Qualifications: Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or Terraform. Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and observability tools. Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence data-driven decisions across teams.

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Solutionara is an AI-led IT Consulting and Technology Services organization delivering enterprise transformation through Cloud, Integration, Data Engineering, Digital Experience, AI, and Enterprise Applications.
Headquartered in the United States with a Global Delivery Center (GDC) in Noida, India, Solutionara partners with enterprise organizations across retail, manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, and other industries to design, implement, and support scalable technology solutions.
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Every team member is expected to think like a consultant and business problem solver—understanding client objectives, challenging assumptions when appropriate, leveraging AI responsibly, and continuously identifying opportunities to improve quality, productivity, and customer outcomes.
AI is embedded into how we work, but it is an enabler—not a replacement for expertise, critical thinking, or accountability.
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Solutionara is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong data engineering and database expertise to design, build, optimize, and support enterprise-scale data solutions.
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