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Senior Data Engineer

ExlLong Beach, CAMay 8th, 2026
Job Functions:Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather requirements, structure solutions, and ensure high‑quality, timely delivery.Experience working in the Databricks tech stack with strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySparkDesign and optimize data models, data marts, and Lakehouse/warehouse layers with strong focus on medallion architecture, query optimization, and performance engineering.Build, orchestrate, and monitor scalable data pipelines on Databricks, ensuring reliable ingestion, transformation, CDC handling, and incremental load strategies.Manage end‑to‑end pipeline operations including performance tuning, data quality monitoring, alerting, and issue resolution across production workloads.Lead a project team of data engineers supporting multiple workstreams and provide technical leadership through code reviews, best‑practice guidance, reusable pattern creation, and mentorship to engineering team members.Prepare and maintain project documentation to support project execution and delivery.Expected work split50% Technical – Data modeling, hands-on coding, orchestration, and pipeline monitoring.50% Management– Client Collaboration, requirements gathering, designing technical solutions, presentations, global team management and mentoring.Qualifications (Required):8-12 years’ experience in data engineering and analytics rolesBachelor’s or Master's degree in analytics, computer science/engineering, economics, mathematics, or related areas.Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelinesSolid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional data modelingFamiliarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or similarExperience working with cloud data platforms or modern data infrastructureEntrepreneurial hands-on approach to work. Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to take initiativeSuperior analytical and problem solving skillsOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsEffective time management and attention to detailHands on experience in using SQL, Python and Workflow Schedulers (Apache Airflow, Cron)Experience in leading team and coordinating with internal / external stakeholdersQualifications (Preferred):Experience in using Cloud Platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)Experience in using Visualization tools (Tableau / Power BI)Experience with Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Hbase, Pig, Spark, etc.)