At Shodhana Limited, we are committed to transforming data into actionable insights that drive innovation and impact. As a forward-thinking company, we harness the power of data to support strategic decision-making across healthcare, research, and enterprise services. We are now seeking a seasoned and visionary Head of Data Engineering to lead the evolution of our data infrastructure and support our mission to deliver trusted, data-driven solutions.
Role Overview
The Head of Data Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s data strategy and leading the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing data systems. You will oversee a talented team of data engineers and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure data is an enabler of growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Strategy
- Define and lead the execution of Shodhana’s data engineering roadmap.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, product, and analytics teams to align data capabilities with business goals.
- Champion a data-driven culture across the organisation.
- Team Development & Management
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data engineers.
- Encourage a collaborative, agile, and results-oriented team environment.
- Architecture & Engineering
- Design and manage the architecture for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Lead the development and optimisation of scalable data pipelines and real-time processing systems.
- Ensure data systems are reliable, maintainable, and performant.
- Data Quality & Governance
- Establish robust data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Work closely with compliance teams to uphold regulatory standards including GDPR.
- Technology Leadership
- Evaluate and integrate best-in-class tools and platforms (e.g., Airflow, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, dbt).
- Drive innovation through the adoption of modern data practices and emerging technologies.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Extensive experience in data engineering, with proven success in leadership roles.
- Expertise in building and managing large-scale data platforms in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and streaming data systems.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java, and expert-level SQL.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD practices, and monitoring tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Why Join Us?
At Shodhana Limited, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team. We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. Join us in building intelligent data solutions that make a meaningful impact.