Data Engineer- Kafka
Job Summary
Data Pipeline Engineer
Location: PCS CHE Chennai
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Data Pipeline Engineer to design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Glue Glue Catalog Amazon S3 Athena and AWS Lambda and will be proficient in building and optimizing ETL/ELT workflows using PySpark and Python. This role requires an independent contributor who can work under tight timelines and deliver robust solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue Glue Catalog Amazon S3 Athena and AWS Lambda.
- Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using PySpark and Python for large-scale data processing.
- Develop and manage real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka ensuring low latency and high reliability.
- Create maintain and optimize SQL queries for data extraction transformation and analysis.
- Implement data ingestion frameworks to handle both batch and streaming data from multiple sources.
- Troubleshoot debug and optimize data workflows to meet performance and scalability requirements.
- Ensure data quality consistency and integrity across different data platforms and pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers analysts and stakeholders) to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Monitor and maintain production pipelines ensuring high availability and quick issue resolution.
Mandatory Skills:
- Hands-on experience with AWS Glue Glue Catalog tables Athena S3 and Lambda.
- Proficiency in PySpark and Python.
- Experience with Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines.
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction and transformation.
- Ability to work independently and deliver solutions under tight timelines.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Glue Streaming.
- Familiarity with AWS CDK.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
Required Experience:
IC
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