5+ years of experience in data engineering and ELT with a focus on large-scale data platforms 3+ years of experience with Databricks Advanced proficiency in analytical SQL, including ANSI SQL, T-SQL, and Spark SQL Strong Python skills for data engineering Expertise in data modeling Hands-on experience with data quality and observability practices Practical knowledge of orchestration tools and CI/CD concepts for data workflows Excellent communication and a track record of technical leadership and mentoring Strong understanding of integrating data solutions with AI and machine learning models Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Experience with version control systems like Git preferred Strong understanding of data governance and best practices in data management, with hands-on experience using Unity Catalog Hands-on experience in designing and managing data pipelines using Delta Live Tables (DLT) on Databricks Streaming and ingestion tools, such as Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs, Debezium, or Fivetran DAX, LookML, dbt; Airflow/Dagster/Prefect, Terraform; Azure DevOps; Power BI/Looker/Tableau; GitHub CoPilot knowledge is a plus Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred