Technical Lead- Data Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and implement highly scalable and robust data ingestion and ETL frameworks using Python and leveraging AWS services.
• Expert-level programming skills in Python and extensive experience with advanced libraries (e.g, Polars, Pandas, Boto3, pyarrow, sqlalchemy, PySpark, Dask)
• Should possess deep expertise in leveraging key AWS services like Glue, Lambda, S3, IAM, Lake Formation, Cloud Formation and EC2
• Drive the optimization of data pipelines on AWS for maximum performance, fault tolerance, and scalability, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards.
• Establish comprehensive data quality checks, monitoring systems, alerting mechanisms to guarantee the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of our data assets in the cloud
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in data engineering, AWS, and Python Development. Continue to evaluate and enhance our data infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of total experience, with at least 4+ years hands-on with AWS services.
• Deep experience designing reusable, configurable, and modular software libraries in Python.
• Solid understanding of ETL design patterns, data structures, and data modeling principles.
• Solid understanding of Data Governance, Security, and Compliance best practices.
• Strong testing, logging, and exception-handling skills for production-quality code.
• Knowledge of data lake best practices (partitioning, compaction, performance tuning).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on automation and operational excellence.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solution Architect / AWS Data Engineer

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.