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Skill: Lead Data EngineerExperience: 10 to 12/13 yearsLocation: Hyderabad/Chennai Job Description:We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer with strong expertise in GCP, Kafka, and PySpark, along with proven experience in leading teams or driving technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing scalable data platforms, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality data solutions.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines and data platforms.Architect and implement real-time and batch data processing solutions using Kafka and PySpark.Work extensively with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for data engineering and analytics.Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, Analysts, and business stakeholders.Ensure high data quality, performance optimization, and system reliability.Drive best practices in coding, data architecture, and data governance.Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to long-term data strategy.Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide scalable solutions.Mandatory Skills:Strong hands-on experience with Kafka (real-time data streaming)Expertise in Python (PySpark) for large-scale data processingHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong understanding of Big Data ecosystem and distributed systemsLeadership / Additional Skills:Experience in leading teams or handling end-to-end project deliveryStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to interact with stakeholders and drive technical discussionsGood to Have:Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)Knowledge of BigQuery or other data warehousing toolsExposure to CI/CD and DevOps practicesExperience with data modeling and architecture