Senior Data Engineer

Who you are

You are a Senior Data Engineer with a passion for working with data — you thrive on building and operating data pipelines and have a strong understanding of data architecture. With experience in developing intricate data processing pipelines, you are well-equipped to tackle clients' most challenging problems. You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with data scientists to design scalable implementations of their models. Your coding practices are clean and iterative, and you leverage test-driven development (TDD) along with continuous delivery practices to ensure the reliability of data pipelines.

You are knowledgeable about various distributed storage and computing technologies, and you can select the appropriate technology stack to implement data models effectively. You understand the importance of data governance, security, and privacy, and you incorporate data quality into your daily work. Your technical skills excite you, and you are committed to continuous learning and improvement in the field of data engineering.

Desirable

Experience with big data tools and frameworks such as data mesh is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms and data governance practices will enhance your ability to contribute to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Data Engineer at ThoughtWorks, you will develop and operate modern data architecture approaches to meet key business objectives. You will be responsible for providing end-to-end data solutions that address complex business challenges. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of data applications. You will write clean, maintainable code and utilize various technologies to deploy and support data pipelines effectively.

You will work on developing core capabilities that include technical and functional data platforms, acting as the anchor for functional streams of work. Your contributions will help shape the data strategy and execution for clients, ensuring that data solutions are robust and scalable. You will also engage in problem-solving sessions to enable credible and collaborative solutions that drive business impact.

What we offer

At ThoughtWorks, we believe in pushing boundaries through purposeful and impactful work. You will be part of a team that has delivered extraordinary impact for over 30 years, helping clients solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your commitment to continuous learning and growth is what matters most. Join us in making a difference through innovative data solutions.