Data Engineer

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Your Role

As a Senior Data Engineer at Capgemini, you will play a key role in a strategic data modernization initiative for a leading financial services organization. You will help transform legacy data environments into modern, scalable data platforms by leveraging technologies such as Snowflake, Hive, Databricks, and Airflow.

This position requires a highly experienced and self-driven professional capable of rapidly understanding complex data ecosystems, optimizing data workflows, and delivering immediate value in a fast-paced environment with critical business impact.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL and data processing pipelines.
• Lead the migration of legacy SQL Server environments to modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data transformation, reporting, and performance improvement.
• Build, schedule, and maintain data workflows using Apache Airflow.
• Design and develop data processing solutions using Python.
• Create and optimize data models, including schema design, partitioning strategies, and performance tuning.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing data pipelines and integrations.
• Ensure high levels of data quality, integrity, reliability, and governance across platforms.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver business-critical data solutions.
• Identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement within complex data ecosystems.
• Support the adoption of modern data engineering best practices and scalable architecture patterns.

Your Profile

• Results-driven professional – Capable of delivering value quickly in high-impact and fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical thinker – Experienced in solving complex data challenges and debugging sophisticated workflows.
• Self-starter – Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Problem solver – Able to investigate root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborative team player – Effectively partners with technical and business stakeholders.
• Continuous learner – Passionate about modern data technologies and engineering best practices.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Advanced expertise in SQL with a strong focus on query optimization, data transformation, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience designing and developing ETL and data processing solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and understand complex data pipelines and workflows.
• Experience working independently and rapidly ramping up within new technical environments.
• Strong understanding of data integration, data quality, and data lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake and/or Hive (experience with at least one is highly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation tasks.
• Experience building and maintaining workflows using Apache Airflow.
• Exposure to Databricks and modern data lakehouse architectures.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.

What You'll Love

• Opportunity to participate in a large-scale data modernization and transformation program.
• Exposure to modern data technologies and enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, diverse, and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities to work alongside highly skilled data and technology professionals globally.
• Well-being initiatives and programs designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Need to Know

Career Development in Spanish & English: Access to training, certifications, mentorship programs, and learning opportunities designed to support your bilingual professional growth.

Community Engagement: Participate in volunteering activities, technology communities, networking events, and knowledge-sharing sessions across Capgemini.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse organization with more than 340,000 team members in over 50 countries.

With a strong heritage of more than 55 years, Capgemini helps clients unlock the value of technology through end-to-end services and solutions, leveraging capabilities in strategy and design, engineering, AI, generative AI, cloud, data, and digital transformation.

At Capgemini Mexico, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and evaluate them based on merit, skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.