Data Engineering Project Manager
Akaasa Technologies
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage end-to-end data engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Oversee the design, development, and optimization of ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, SQL, and Python.
- Coordinate project plans, milestones, and resources across cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across platforms.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and troubleshoot performance issues.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in development, testing, and automation.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and communication with senior leadership.
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering with strong exposure to project management.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and automation for data transformation and workflow optimization.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure cloud services (Data Lake, Data Factory, Azure Functions).
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and ETL/ELT best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
- Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.