Lead, Data Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Translate business requirements to responsive functional web solutions. 
• This includes designing and building APIs, front-end interfaces and scalable tools that ingest and transform real-time data using a variety of open-source and proprietary big data technologies.
• Recommend and implement ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure high standards of data governance during implementation
• Serve as technical subject matter expert on the latest big data technologies

Requirements:

• Hands-on proven track record in developing products from front-end interface, middle-tier, to backend infrastructure
• 7+ years of superior experience developing commercial web-based applications
• 4+ years of full-stack web development experience in Javascript (node.js and React framework)
• Proficiency in SQL is mandatory
• Excellent scripting knowledge in Python, Shell etc
• Those with strong production experience in Scala or Spark programming languages will be considered favourably
• Relevant experience in web, video, mobile or adtech domain is a definite plus
• Demonstrated clear and thorough analytical thinking
• Good eye for aesthetics and an attention to detail
• A proven team player and contributor who can multi-task and deliver against timelines
• Minimum degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent