**39961BR** **Requisition ID:** 39961BR **Business Unit:** COR **Job Description:** Job Description: CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Data Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to drive strategic Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) initiatives using cutting-edge data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes. The Data Technology group will lead the firm in AEC-focused Business Intelligence and data services by providing architectural guidance, technological vision, and solution development. The Data Technology group will specifically utilize advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML to give our business and our products a competitive advantage. It includes understanding and managing the data, how it interconnects, and architecting & engineering data for self-serve BI and BA opportunities. This position is for a person who has demonstrated excellence in data engineering capabilities, experienced with data technology and processes, and enjoys framing a problem, shaping and creating solutions, and helping to lead and champion implementation. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Data Technology group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of data technology-related ideas that arise from around the company. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop data pipelines and workflows to extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from various sources into target systems. • Automate workflows to ensure efficiency, scalability, and error reduction in data integration processes. • Optimize and manage data storage solutions, including data lakes and warehouses, for high performance and scalability. • Ensure data quality by implementing processes to validate completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data. • Ensure compliance with data governance policies and maintain data privacy and security standards. • Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analytics Engineers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions. • Implement monitoring and observability tools for data pipelines to ensure reliability and real-time issue detection. • Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies & best practices and new tools & software applications and how they could impact CDM Smith. • Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for data technology hardware/software in use across the business. • Perform other duties as required. Skills and Abilities: • Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile Development methodologies. • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics. • Proficiency in building and optimizing data systems using modern frameworks like Apache Spark and Databricks. • Expertise in data modeling and designing scalable ETL/ELT processes. • Experience with real-time streaming solutions, such as Kafka or Azure IoT Hub. • Hands-on experience with distributed computing tools, including Apache Spark, and Hadoop. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data solutions. • Knowledge of monitoring tools and techniques for ensuring pipeline observability and reliability. • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address technical challenges effectively. • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to build strategic relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners. • Strong critical thinking skills to generate innovative solutions and improve business processes. • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects. **Job Title:** Senior Data Engineer **Group:** COR **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree. • 6 years of related experience. • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** India - Bangalore / Chennai / Pune **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 0% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.