Job Title: Data Practice LeadLocation: Pune (Preferred) / BengaluruExperience: 15+ YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimePrimary Skills: Data Engineering, Data Platforms, Competency Building, Practice Growth, Consulting/Advisory, Delivery/Operational Excellence, CoE, Team Building, Databricks, SnowflakeJob Scope: We are seeking a dynamic Data Engineering Professional to lead our data practice and deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients in the financial services sector. This strategic role blends deep technical expertise with consultative leadership to architect scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms that power analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation.Roles & Responsibilities: Client Engagement & SolutioningPartner with financial institutions to understand business goals and data needsDefine solution architectures and roadmaps aligned with regulatory standardsServe as a trusted advisor to client executives and technology leadersDelivery LeadershipLead the design and deployment of enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelinesEnsure delivery excellence across quality, timelines, and costImplement best practices in data governance, observability, and compliancePractice & Capability BuildingBuild and scale a high-performing data engineering teamDevelop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and delivery playbooksInfuse emerging technologies (cloud-native, data mesh, GenAI) into offeringsTeam & People LeadershipRecruit, mentor, and grow top talent in data engineeringFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centricityBuild succession plans and develop future leadersSkills & Experience Required:15+ years in data/software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles Proven experience in financial services, payments, or banking domains Expertise in cloud and big data ecosystems (AWS/GCP/Azure, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.) Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills Deep understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI, GDPR, RBI, etc.)Why Opus Technologies?Opus Technologies is shaping the future of Banking & Payments. With experience building highly innovative solutions and products, we combine our deep technology proficiency with unmatched domain expertise in Banking, Payments and Fintech, enabling us to deliver unparalleled quality and value in everything we do.We’re headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA and our offshore software development center based out of Pune & Hyderabad offices in India.It is not just a tech company - we are a digital transformation partner to some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Our teams specialize in building scalable, secure, and innovative solutions in issuing, acquiring, switching, digital wallets, and real-time payments. At Opus Technologies, we don’t just build software—we engineer solutions that transform industries. As a fast-growing digital transformation partner, Opus empowers global enterprises with cutting-edge technology across Cloud, Data, AI/ML, DevOps, and Product Engineering.
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Data Practice Lead