Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role : Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Work Location : Iselin, NJ OR New york City, NY

Duration : Long-term contract

Work Setup : Onsite.

• NOTE- Interview : Video + Client In-Person interview
• Domain : Only with Strong Banking domain experience

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer with strong experience in the banking domain to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of data engineering concepts, modern cloud data platforms, and DevOps practices to support enterprise-level data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for large-scale data platforms.

Build and optimize data lakes and data warehouse solutions using cloud technologies.

Work extensively on Databricks (preferred) , Snowflake , or Amazon Redshift for data processing and analytics.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration, performance, and governance.

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation .

Implement CI / CD pipelines and automation scripts to streamline deployment and operations.

Apply best practices in data security, quality, and performance optimization .

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when required.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex data platform issues efficiently.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

10+ years of overall IT experience with strong banking domain exposure .

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud .

Strong expertise in Databricks architecture - including clusters, jobs, notebooks, and workspaces.

Experience with data warehousing , data lakes , and ETL development .

Proficiency in Python , Java , or Scala for data processing and automation.

Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases .

Experience with DevOps tools and CI / CD pipeline automation .

Excellent problem-solving , analytical , and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Snowflake , Redshift , or other advanced cloud data platforms.

Knowledge of data governance , security frameworks , and compliance standards in the banking sector.

Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaboration tools.