Handshakes is an award-winning DataTech company. We enable our clients to make safer, more informed decisions by delivering meaningful insights, harnessed from reliable data.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Data Engineer to lead the evolution of our data ecosystem. You will be the primary architect of our data pipelines, responsible for transforming raw data into high-quality, actionable insights using the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

Beyond technical execution, you will serve as a technical pillar for the engineering team—mentoring junior talent, setting coding standards, and bridging the gap between complex data strategy and business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, end-to-end data pipelines. You will own the transition and refinement of our data into a Medallion design pattern, ensuring data integrity at every layer.
• Pipeline Engineering: Develop robust ETL/ELT processes that handle large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Production Excellence (DAO & DE Integration): Take full ownership of the data lifecycle. This includes managing production tickets, troubleshooting pipeline failures, and performing root cause analysis (RCA). You will lead the “Data Ops” mindset, ensuring high availability and reliability of production data assets.
• Stakeholder & Delivery Management: Partner with Delivery Managers and business stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with project timelines. You will be the technical voice in the room ensuring that pipelines meet all Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) – including security, scalability, latency, and data privacy—mandated by our data sources.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for data engineering best practices. You’ll conduct code reviews, define CI/CD workflows, and ensure the team adheres to high engineering standards.
• Mentorship: Dedicate time to coaching and upskilling mid-level and junior engineers. You aren’t just a “doer”; you are a multiplier who elevates the entire team’s technical bar.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

 Leadership & Soft Skills

• Mentorship Mindset: A proven track record of helping peers grow their technical skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond the immediate sprint to see how data architecture supports long-term business goals.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical why’s to non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications

Submit your application to aili.ong@handshakes.ai