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Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing our next-generation scalable data pipelines. This position requires expertise in processing massive datasets using cutting-edge technologies like Apache Spark, PySpark, and Hive within a dynamic cloud environment. Your primary objective will be to ensure the utmost data reliability, speed, and efficiency, providing a robust foundation for downstream business intelligence and advanced analytics initiatives. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Data Pipeline Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and efficient ETL/ELT data pipelines utilizing PySpark and Spark SQL for complex data transformations.
• Cloud Data Infrastructure Management: Deploy, manage, and scale critical data infrastructure components on leading cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) (e.g., EMR, Glue), Microsoft Azure (e.g., Databricks, Synapse), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Data Warehousing & Storage Optimization: Strategically manage data layout, partitioning, and indexing within Apache Hive and various cloud data lake solutions to optimize performance and accessibility.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Spark jobs, leveraging Spark UI for in-depth analysis, effectively managing data skewness, and optimizing memory utilization.
• Diverse Data Integration: Develop robust solutions for ingesting high-volume and diverse datasets from both structured relational databases and unstructured flat files into our data ecosystem.
• Automated Workflow Orchestration: Implement and manage automated data workflows using industry-standard scheduling tools like Apache Airflow or platform-native schedulers, ensuring timely and reliable data delivery.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with data scientists, business analysts, and cross-functional enterprise teams to translate complex business requirements into technically sound and efficient data solutions.

Qualifications:

• Big Data Frameworks Expertise: Demonstrated high proficiency in Apache Spark architecture, including a deep understanding of drivers, executors, and Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs).
• Advanced Programming: Exceptional coding skills in Python and extensive experience with the PySpark API for developing intricate data transformations and processing logic.
• Querying & Schema Management: Strong command of HiveQL and ANSI SQL, coupled with expertise in data partitioning techniques and effective schema definition.
• Optimized Storage Formats: In-depth understanding and practical experience with optimized big data storage file formats such as Parquet, ORC, and Avro.
• Cloud Ecosystem Development: Hands-on development experience utilizing cloud-native big data utilities (e.g., AWS EMR, Azure Databricks) within major cloud platforms.
• Data Warehousing Fundamentals: Solid foundation in Dimensional Data Modeling, including Star and Snowflake schemas, and practical experience with Data Lakes concepts and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CI/CD & DevOps Automation: Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and automation tools like Git , Jenkins, or Ansible.
• NoSQL Database Integration: Exposure to and experience with NoSQL databases such as HBase, Cassandra, or MongoDB.
• Professional Cloud Certifications: Relevant professional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are highly valued

TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Salary Range: $120,000 125,000 a year Tata Consultancy Services