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Lead Data Engineer

Openkyber

Senior Data Engineer Charlotte, NC Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead critical data infrastructure, database modernization, and migration initiatives supporting a next-generation application platform. This role will be responsible for building a scalable data foundation while transitioning large-scale legacy systems to a modern AWS cloud architecture. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations, AWS, data modeling, and real-time data processing . Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build PostgreSQL databases, schemas, and data models from the ground up , with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Lead large-scale Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations , moving databases from on-premises environments to AWS RDS PostgreSQL while maintaining data integrity and minimizing downtime.
  • Analyze existing database schemas and recommend structural, performance, and scalability improvements.
  • Build and optimize real-time data pipelines and products using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Hudi or similar lakehouse technologies.
  • Design and implement Change Data Capture (CDC) and auditing solutions to track data changes, lineage, and historical activity.
  • Develop normalized and denormalized data models supporting both OLTP and analytical workloads .
  • Establish data validation and quality controls throughout migration and modernization efforts.
  • Develop and maintain data catalogs, schema documentation, and architectural documentation for application and engineering teams.
  • Partner with application developers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders throughout modernization initiatives.
  • Ensure appropriate data security, access controls, encryption, and compliance practices.
Required Qualifications:
  • Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL , including database architecture, schema design, SQL, administration, performance tuning, and optimization.
  • Demonstrated experience performing large enterprise database migrations ; Oracle-to-PostgreSQL experience is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on AWS experience, particularly RDS, EC2, networking, and security .
  • Experience with Apache Kafka and Apache Flink for streaming and real-time data processing.
  • Experience with Apache Hudi, Delta Lake, or comparable lakehouse technology .
  • Strong understanding of relational database design and normalized/denormalized data modeling .
  • Experience implementing CDC, audit logging, data lineage, and change-tracking solutions .
  • Ability to evaluate legacy database structures and design improved schemas for modern applications.
  • Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • AWS data services such as Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions .
  • Data quality and validation frameworks.
  • Terraform or CloudFormation .
  • Application modernization or legacy platform replacement experience.
  • Knowledge of data security, encryption, and regulatory requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA .

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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