3-5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise database systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP, PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, MongoDB). Proven proficiency in networking approaches (Private Links, SSH tunnels, VPNs) and data replication/integration tools (CDC). Knowledge of Python/JavaScript and experience with REST APIs. Proficiency with dbt transformations. Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services. Expertise with modern cloud data warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), event streaming (Kafka), and data lake storage (HDFS, S3, ADLS). Skill in translating complex technical concepts and collaborating with stakeholders.