Lead Data Engineer
Location: Bengaluru
Job code: 101398
Posted on: Jan 12, 2026
About Us:
AceNet Consulting is a fast-growing global business and technology consulting firm leveraging a consultative approach, deep domain expertise and strong technology capabilities across business transformation, IT strategy & architecture, digital transformation, data engineering & analytics, AI/ML, cloud & infrastructure, enterprise applications and emerging technologies to deliver value to our global clients. AceNet’s marquee clients include Tier-1 and Tier-2 banking & financial services, asset & wealth management, healthcare, consumer retail, eCommerce & logistics, engineering, government & public sectors, consulting and technology firms. With presence across Abu Dhabi UAE, Texas USA and India (Bangalore, Gurgaon & Pune), AceNet brings strong consulting and delivery capabilities across project staffing, managed services, outsourcing and offshoring.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer Lead with experience to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, architectural expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
*Design, build, deploy, and own complete, scalable, and reliable data platforms and solutions.
*Lead the technical design of new data pipelines, services, and systems.
*Build reusable frameworks, libraries, and data management tools to improve productivity.
*Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of data workflows and compute layers.
*Collaborate with stakeholders such as data scientists, business analysts, and product managers to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
*Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
*Ensure the uptime, reliability, and monitoring of the systems you build and own.
Role Requirements and Qualifications:
*7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms.
*Expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark and real-time streaming technologies like Apache Kafka.
*Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, SQL etc.
*Advanced knowledge of a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and its ecosystem of data services.
*Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
*Strong understanding of advanced data modeling techniques and modern data warehouses.
*Ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and maintainable distributed systems.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Experience in atleast one of these domains – SCM / Marketing / Federated Model (mandatory)
Soft Skills:
*Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders & effectively transfer industry knowledge to peers.
Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science).
*You will need to be well-spoken and have an easy time establishing productive long lasting working relationships with a large variety of stakeholders.
*Collaborate with other teams to understand business requirements, client infrastructure, platforms and overall strategy to ensure seamless transitions.
*You will possess strong logical structuring and problem-solving skills with expert level understanding of database and have an inherent desire to turn data into actions.
Why Join Us:
* Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.
* Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up & re-skilling.
* Competitive compensation & benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.
* Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.
* Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, please apply and submit your resume highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
