Senior Data Engineer

Job Title Senior Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (3 Days/ week) Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data platforms and pipelines supporting enterprise data initiatives. The role involves working on large‑scale data processing systems, enabling analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases within a modern cloud‑based architecture. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and real‑time) using modern data engineering frameworks Build and optimize data ingestion and processing workflows using tools like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and Airflow Develop and manage data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data transformation processes Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to deliver high‑quality data solutions Implement data quality, data validation, and governance frameworks Optimize performance for large‑scale datasets and ensure efficient data processing Design and manage cloud‑based data architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) Ensure data security, compliance, and regulatory standards are met Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to data pipelines Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to best practices and standards Required Skills Strong experience in Python, Scala, or Java for data engineering Hands‑on experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, HDFS) Expertise in building ETL/ELT pipelines Experience with data orchestration tools like Airflow Knowledge of real‑time streaming tools such as Kafka Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling techniques Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred – S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift) Understanding of data warehouse and data lake architectures Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Mandatory skill: Informatica Powercenter Experience: 5-8 Years Compensation The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000. Final compensation will depend on various factors, including geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Benefits Eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), and other paid and unpaid leave options. Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law. EEO Statement Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wipro