Tata Consultancy Services

Data Engineer - Lead

Tata Consultancy Services • $110K — $150K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Data Engineering roles, specifically in asset management.
  • Proficiency with Databricks and Apache Spark for performance tuning.
  • Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and DAG design.
  • Solid background in ETL/ELT processes and large-scale data platforms.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong experience in platform monitoring and incident management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Data Engineering Tower, directing multiple teams and delivery pods.
  • Oversee end-to-end data platform delivery and ensure operational excellence.
  • Develop scalable data pipelines while maintaining data quality and platform reliability.
  • Manage dependencies across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Ensure system availability and readiness for production support, including monitoring and alerting.
  • Collaborate with various leadership teams to align technical initiatives with business goals.
  • Define and implement best practices for governance and performance optimization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale data initiatives in a reputable organization.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams including business and technology leaders.
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge data engineering tools and technologies.
  • Focus on operational excellence with guaranteed adherence to SLAs.
  • Environment conducive to professional growth and leadership development.
Full Job Description
Data Engineering _ Data Engineer - Lead

This role requires coordination between onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams

Required Skills
• Strong experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in Apache Airflow/Astronomer for workflow orchestration and DAG design.
• Deep understanding of Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, and large-scale data platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation.
• Strong platform management, monitoring, and incident management experience.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Domain Experience
• Asset Management
• Investment Management
• Capital Markets
• Portfolio & Market Data Platforms

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering Tower /Pod Lead with a strong background in Asset Management to lead enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end data delivery, platform stability, and managing multiple data engineering pods while ensuring alignment with business and investment management objectives.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Data Engineering Tower, overseeing multiple teams and delivery pods.
• Own end-to-end data platform delivery, operational excellence, and SLA adherence.
• Drive scalable data pipeline development, data quality, and platform reliability.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, stakeholder communication, and issue escalations.
• Ensure high availability, monitoring, alerting, and production support readiness.
• Collaborate with business, portfolio management, and technology leadership teams.

Define and implement best practices for platform governance, operational readiness, and performance optimization

Salary Range- $110,000-$150,000 a year

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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Information Technology
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