Lead Data Engineer - AWS

Lead Data Engineer (AWS)

Job Description

Who we are:

LUMIQ is the leading Data and Analytics company in the Financial Services and Insurance (FSI) industry. We are trusted by the world's largest FSIs, including insurers, banks, AMCs, and NBFCs, to address their data challenges. Our clients include 40+ enterprises with over $10B in deposits/AUM, collectively representing about 1B customers globally.

Our expertise lies in creating next-gen data technology products to help FSI enterprises organize, manage, and effectively use data. We have consistently challenged the status quo, introducing many industry-firsts like the first enterprise data platform in Asia on cloud for a regulated entity.

Founded in 2013, LUMIQ has now completed a decade of innovation, backed by Info Edge Ventures (a JV between Temasek Holdings of Singapore and Naukri) and US-based Season 2 Ventures.

Our Culture:

At LUMIQ, we strive to create a community of passionate data professionals who aim to transcend the usual corporate dynamics. We offer you the freedom to ideate, commit, and navigate your career trajectory at your own pace.

Culture of ownership empowerment to drive outcomes.

Our culture encourages 'Tech Poetry' combining creativity and technology to create solutions that revolutionize industry. We trust our people to manage their responsibilities with minimal policy constraints. Our team is composed of the industry's brightest minds, from PhDs and engineers to industry specialists from Banking, Insurance, NBFCs, AMCs, who will challenge and inspire you to reach new heights.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will not only design and develop our cloud-based data infrastructure but also lead a team of Data Engineers to deliver robust and scalable data solutions for our BFSI customers. As a Tech Lead, you will work at the intersection of cloud technologies, data engineering, and the BFSI domain, while guiding the team to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Data Engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration solutions using platforms AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design scalable data models and architectures that align with Capital Markets industry needs.
• Optimize data storage, processing, and retrieval for maximum performance and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.
• Implement data security and compliance measures to ensure the protection and integrity of sensitive BFSI data.
• Work closely with data scientists and analysts to enable seamless access to high-quality data for analytical purposes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, ensuring data availability and reliability for Capital Markets customers.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging cloud technologies, and trends in the Capital Markets sector to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure the successful delivery of data engineering projects.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years experience with good Hands on Pyspark, Airflow, AWS.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of Data Engineers in previous roles.
• Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in cloud data engineering, with expertise in platforms such as AWS
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, or spark for data processing and ETL operations.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and database management systems.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data processing frameworks.
• Familiarity with BFSI industry data standards, compliance requirements, and security protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  
  
  

What do you get:

• Opportunity to contribute to an entrepreneurial culture and exposure to the startup hustler culture.
• Competitive Salary Packages.
• Group Medical Policies.
• Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Maternity Leave.
• Opportunities for upskilling and exposure to the latest technologies.
• 100% Sponsorship for certification.
• Flexible work hours.