We are looking for an experienced Manager - Data Engineering with 8+ years of experience in building and managing data engineering solutions in an on-premise environment. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Python, Apache Spark, SQL, and Apache Airflow, along with proven experience in leading data engineering teams and delivering scalable data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a team of Data Engineers and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines in an on-premise environment.
- Build robust ETL/ELT workflows using Python, Spark, SQL, and Airflow.
- Design and manage complex Apache Airflow DAGs for data pipeline orchestration.
- Develop and optimize Spark-based data processing solutions for large datasets.
- Write complex and optimized SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance issues, and data quality challenges.
- Work closely with architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering and development best practices.
- Drive technical design, estimation, planning, and end-to-end project delivery.
- Monitor team performance, project timelines, risks, and dependencies.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to building a strong data engineering practice.

Qualifications
- 8+ years of overall experience in Data Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python.




- Strong experience with Apache Spark / PySpark.
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, subqueries, and query optimization.
- Strong experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling.
- Experience working with on-premise data environments.
- Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline architecture.
- Experience handling large volumes of data and optimizing data processing workloads.
- Positive understanding of data quality, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Leadership Requirements

- Proven experience managing or leading Data Engineering teams.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Ability to provide technical direction while managing project delivery.
- Experience with resource planning, task allocation, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Good to Have

- Experience in large-scale enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with data warehouse concepts and data modelling.
- Experience with on-premise Hadoop/data ecosystems.
- Experience in migrating or modernizing legacy/on-premise data platforms. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Manager - Data Engineering (Hyderabad)
🏢 Blend360 India
📍 Hyderabad