Our Purpose
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Title and Summary
Lead Data Engineer
Lead Data Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to lead the design, delivery, modernization, and operational management of enterprise data platforms, databases, data warehouses, and data engineering solutions.
The role is responsible for providing technical leadership across Data Engineering, Database Administration, Cloud Data Platforms, and Data Warehouse operations while ensuring the reliability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency of the organization's data ecosystem.




The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data engineering, database technologies, cloud platforms, data warehousing, ETL/ELT, CDC, and platform operations, combined with proven leadership experience in managing projects, driving strategic initiatives, mentoring teams, and collaborating across multiple technology functions.
This role will partner closely with Data Engineering, DBA, Cloud Engineering, SRE, Security, Analytics, and Business teams to deliver scalable and business-aligned data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Provide technical leadership for Data Engineering, Data Warehouse, and Database initiatives.
Define and drive architecture standards, engineering best practices, and platform governance.
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
Lead technical design reviews, solution assessments, and modernization i

📌 Lead Data Engineer (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Mastercard
📍 Navi Mumbai