McKinsey & Company

Senior Data Engineer - Periscope

McKinsey & Company$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in big data technologies
  • Proficiency in Databricks on Azure, Spark, Python, and Spark SQL
  • Extensive experience with Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, and SQL Warehouse
  • Experience in handling large data volumes and orchestrating automated ETL using Azure Data Factory and Airflow
  • Development efficiency leveraging AI framework technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize performance and cost in large-scale data environments

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems
  • Implement and optimize ETL processes for performance and cost-efficiency
  • Lead and execute data engineering projects from inception to completion
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipelines and workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions
  • Mentor and educate junior engineers on best practices and emerging technologies
  • Work with client teams to deploy solutions integrating with clients' internal systems

Benefits

  • Being a core member of a leading technology team
  • Working on innovative projects that combine consulting with data solutions
  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring and education
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and best practices in data engineering
  • Integration of client-facing solutions with real business impact
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT

You will be a core member of Periscope's technology team with responsibilities that range from developing and deploying our core enterprise products to ensuring that McKinsey's craft and expertise remain on the leading edge of technology.

In this role you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems using Databricks on Azure (among other environments). You will implement and optimize ETL processes with a focus on performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. You will utilize advanced Databricks technologies (DLT, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, SQL Warehouse) to enhance data management and sharing capabilities.

You will be leading and executing data engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high quality while you continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipelines and workflows to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions that meet business requirements, mentor, and educate junior engineers on best practices, emerging technologies, and efficient data engineering techniques.

You will also work with client facing teams to help solve and deploy client specific solutions that integrate into the client's internal systems.

Periscope is the asset-based arm of McKinsey's Marketing & Sales practice and is at the leading edge of the new ways we serve clients. This integrated model of serving clients, i.e. combining our generalist consulting approaches with the solutions, is a proof of the firm's commitment to continued innovation in the spirit of bringing the best of the firm to our clients.

Periscope® By McKinsey enables better commercial decisions by uncovering actionable insights. The Periscope platform combines world leading intellectual property, prescriptive analytics, and cloud-based tools to provide more than 25 solutions focused on insights and marketing, with expert support and training. It is a unique combination that drives revenue growth both now and in the future. Customer experience, performance, pricing, category, and sales optimization are powered by the Periscope platform.

Periscope has a presence in 26 locations across 16 countries with a team of 600+ business and IT professionals and a network of 300+ experts. To learn more about how Periscope's solutions and experts are helping businesses continually drive better performance, visit their site .

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in big data technologies
  • Proficiency in Databricks on Azure, Spark, Python, and Spark SQL
  • Extensive experience with Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, and SQL Warehouse (server and serverless)
  • Experience in handling large data volumes and orchestrating automated ETL using Azure Data Factory, Airflow / data pipelines using CI/CD and Cloud Technologies
  • Development efficiency leveraging AI framework technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize performance and cost in large-scale data environments
  • Proven track record of leading projects independently and mentoring junior team members
  • Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, and a solid understanding of cloud-native architectures
  • Experience adopting software development best practices (e.g., modularization, testing, refactoring, etc.)
  • Experience with data governance, security, and compliance in a cloud environment
  • Familiarity in understanding BI framework


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About McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm that provides advice on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations. McKinsey is one of the largest consulting firms in the world, with over 30,000 employees and 130 offices in more than 65 countries. The firm has worked with many of the world's leading companies and has been involved in some of the most significant business transformations in recent history. McKinsey is known for its rigorous approach to problem-solving and its focus on delivering measurable results to its clients.
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