--- title: 'Lead Data Engineer (Databricks, PySpark & GCP) at Egen' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-data-engineer-databricks-pyspark-gcp-egen-hyderabad-p2kv0h5rraqg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Lead Data Engineer (Databricks, PySpark & GCP) at Egen - **Company:** Egen - **Location:** Hyderabad, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/egen/d019e47a-5821-40e5-81b1-243167223e98 ## Job description Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer with strong experience in Python programming, PySpark, Databricks and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for requirements gathering, designing, architecting the solution, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) & ELT data pipelines. The role involves working with customers directly, gathering requirements, discovery phase,  designing, architecting the solution, using various GCP services, implementing data transformations, data ingestion, data quality, and consistency across systems, and post post-delivery support. Experience Level: 10 to 16 years of relevant IT experience Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable ETL data pipelines using Python, PySpark, Databricks & GCP / Azure. - Architect the enterprise solutions with various technologies like GCP, Azure, Databricks, PySpark and Spark SQL. - Work extensively on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as: - Dataflow for real-time and batch data processing - Cloud Functions for lightweight serverless compute - BigQuery for data warehousing and analytics - Cloud Composer for orchestration of data workflows (on Apache Airflow) - Google Cloud Storage (GCS) for managing data at scale - IAM for access control and security - Cloud Run for containerized applications Should have experience in the following areas : - Develop production-grade Databricks notebooks and workflows. - Build data transformation pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL. - Implement Delta Lake architecture. - Design Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers using the Medallion Architecture. - Implement Databricks Workflows/Jobs and dependency management. - Tune Spark jobs for large-scale data processing. - Optimize cluster configuration and compute utilization. - Implement appropriate partitioning, caching, and file-size optimization strategies. - Perform data ingestion from various sources and apply transformation and cleansing logic to ensure high-quality data delivery. - Implement and enforce data quality checks, validation rules, and monitoring. - Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand data needs and deliver efficient data solutions. - Manage version control using GitHub and participate in CI/CD pipeline deployments for data projects. - Write complex SQL queries for data extraction and validation from relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. - Document pipeline designs, data flow diagrams, and operational support procedures. Required Skills: - 10+ years of hands-on experience in Python for backend or data engineering projects. - Strong understanding and working experience with GCP cloud services (especially Dataflow, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud Composer, etc.). - Working experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS). - Solid understanding of data pipeline architecture, data integration, and transformation techniques. - Experience in working with version control systems like GitHub and knowledge of CI/CD practices. - Experience in Apache Spark, Kafka, Redis, Fast APIs, Airflow, GCP Composer DAGs. - Strong experience in SQL with at least one enterprise database (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.). - Experience with PySpark is required. - Experience in data migrations from on-premise data sources to Cloud platforms. Good to Have (Optional Skills): - Experience with AWS services. Additional Details: - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment. Education: ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience. ## About Egen ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Egen is a technology services company that helps organizations accelerate value through cloud, data, platforms, and AI. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Naperville, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise, public sector (state and local governments), and emerging companies across industries - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Help organizations drive action and impact through cloud, data, platforms, and AI.” ## Products & Services Egen offers technology services rather than packaged products. Key service areas include: - **Cloud Engineering**: Architecture, migration, and optimization with a strategic focus on Google Cloud. - **Data & Analytics**: Data platforms, pipelines, and advanced analytics. - **AI & Machine Learning**: AI/ML solutions, including LLM and agentic change enablement. - **Platform Engineering**: Building and scaling internal platforms. - **Salesforce Services**: Implementation and consulting (via parent company SpringML heritage). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of ~$50M (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company SpringML; acquired Qarik Group (Oct 2024); strategic partnerships with Google Cloud and Salesforce. - **Growth Signals**: 643 employees (+20% YoY; 700+ specialists globally); named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies; earned Great Place to Work Certification. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Google Cloud expertise**: Strategic focus and extensive certifications. - **Pragmatic delivery model**: Agile, value-driven approach from incubation to production. - **Social & sustainability impact**: Pro bono projects for nonprofits, disaster relief, and carbon reduction. - **Collaborative R&D culture**: Emphasis on innovation and continuous learning. ## Strategic Focus Egen is prioritizing AI enablement (LLM, agentic change), expanding public sector presence (President of Public Sector Business), and deepening cloud/data foundations for clients. The company also invests in workforce development and sustainability consulting. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Certified Great Place to Work; inclusive, diverse, and entrepreneurial environment. - **Flexibility**: Remote, hybrid, and in-office roles depending on location and role. - **Benefits (U.S.)**: Health insurance, wellness programs, discretionary unlimited PTO, competitive parental leave, 4% retirement contributions, employee referral bonuses. - **Benefits (India)**: On-site gym, group insurance, paid leave. - **Career growth**: Mentoring programs, exposure to cutting-edge cloud/AI technologies, and opportunities to work on impactful social projects. ## Sources 1. [egen.ai/company/](https://egen.ai/company/) 2. [linkedin.com/company/egenai](https://linkedin.com/company/egenai) 3. [jobs.lever.co/egen](https://jobs.lever.co/egen) 4. [egen.ai/leadership/](https://egen.ai/leadership/) 5. 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