Lead Data Engineer - Data Management

The Lead Data Engineer at Accordion is responsible for architecting and maintaining modern, scalable data platforms that power analytics, AI, and decision-making across client organizations. This role demands deep expertise in cloud-native architectures including data lakes, lakehouses, and enterprise data warehouses, to deliver robust, cost-optimized solutions addressing both current and future client needs.

The Lead Data Engineer will take an AI-first approach to every engagement, leveraging AI tools to accelerate delivery, enhance productivity, and build data infrastructure that is architected to be AIready from the ground up. A successful candidate will possess strong business acumen, cloud platform expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive end-to-end solution delivery.

An undergraduate degree (B.E/B.Tech.) from a tier-1 or tier-2 institution.

6–9 years of relevant experience in data engineering, data platform development, or cloud data architecture.

Strong SQL proficiency is a must — query optimization, complex transformations, and data modeling across relational and columnar databases.

Hands-on experience with at least two of: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, or AWS Redshift.

Experience designing data lake and lakehouse architectures using open table formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg) on cloud storage (ADLS, S3, GCS).

Proficiency in cloud-native orchestration tools: Azure Data Factory, Databricks Workflows, dbt, Apache Airflow, or equivalent.

Hands-on experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to expose data assets and platform capabilities to AI agents and tools.

A strong habit of responsibly integrating/leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to improve delivery speed and code quality.

Hands-on experience owning end-to-end DevOps practices, including designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, to ensure robust, scalable, and repeatable deployment of data solutions across environments.

Experience with streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, AWS Kinesis) is a strong plus.

Working knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) is a strong plus.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive innovation, and lead technical discussions with senior stakeholders.

An analytical, AI-first, automation-forward problem-solving mindset.

A Culture of Impact & Excellence

A culture of merit & recognition : Thrive in a meritocratic, high-growth environment with semi-annual performance and promotion cycles.

Multi - dimensional exposure : Navigate complex, high stakes workstreams across diverse industries and domains. At Accordion, you will engage with varied intellectual challenges —leveraging data and AI-enabled tools to uncover insights, solve problems faster, that keep your perspective sharp, and your curiosity fuelled.

Entrepreneurial environment : Exercise the intellectual freedom to make definitive decisions and the autonomy to own their outcomes. We reward initiative, encouraging you to expand your influence and assume larger responsibilities.

Collaborative vitality : Experience a non-bureaucratic, high-energy culture alongside high-calibre peers. Our environment is designed to challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth through shared expertise and collective ambition.

We believe that our collective success is rooted in the personal well-being and growth of our people. We have curated a suite of benefits designed to support you and your family’s health, celebrate your milestones, and empower your professional journey.

Comprehensive health & security : We provide fully covered Health and Group Term Life Insurance for you, with health insurance coverage extending to your immediate family.

Care on your terms : Access expert medical guidance through on-site health camps or our integrated tele-health services. This ecosystem includes free professional consultations alongside discounted healthcare services including dental and vision care.

Integrated family support : We support working parents with a fully sponsored, premium on-site Day Care facility.

Empowering leave structures : Our robust leave policy is an intentional commitment to work-life integration, featuring dedicated maternity and parental support designed to help new parents through life’s major transitions.

A culture of recognition : We believe every breakthrough deserves an audience. Through our dedicated rewards platform, we pause to celebrate both your professional triumphs and your most meaningful personal milestones.

Architecting your growth : Thrive in a positive & transparent environment designed for the continuous evolution of your craft. We provide the infrastructure - through learning programs and engagement initiatives - to bridge the gap between your personal aspirations and professional mastery.