Senior Data Engineer (Databricks / AWS)

About this role

Mobile Wave Solutions is a professional services company specializing in software development as a service. With a team of over 120 engineers, we deliver scalable, high-quality software that empowers our global clients to innovate and grow. We value collaboration, technical excellence, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex problems. ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize next-generation Lakehouse data platform. This is a hands-on role focused on transforming complex, legacy datasets into structured, high-quality data products that power analytics and operational workflows. We seek a proactive, independent problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced rebuild environment, maintains code stability (including AI-generated code), and drives rapid iteration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Design and implement robust, scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, and distributed processing. Utilize Airflow (or similar) for reliable workflow orchestration. - Implement Delta Lake principles, focusing on CDC and schema evolution. Establish and integrate data quality frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations) within CI/CD pipelines for data integrity. - Develop and optimize complex SQL and Python scripts. Integrate diverse data sources (APIs, S3 files, etc.) and handle both structured and unstructured data. - Support the implementation of data governance and cataloguing solutions (e.g., Unity Catalog). Proactively investigate and improve inconsistent legacy datasets. - Guide and manage AI agents for code generation, ensuring quality and stability. Work pragmatically and collaboratively to drive technical solutions. QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, focused on cloud and distributed processing environments. - Strong experience with Databricks, PySpark, distributed processing, and Delta Lake. Deep knowledge of CDC and schema evolution. - Expert SQL optimization and Python skills. Hands-on experience with Airflow (or similar). - Familiarity with relevant AWS components. Good understanding of CI/CD for data workflows and implementing data quality frameworks. - Knowledge of streaming (Kafka/Kinesis) and exposure to Unity Catalog or similar governance tools. - Proactive problem-solver; comfortable working with complex, inconsistent data without needing explicit specs. - Able to work independently in a fast-paced rebuild environment. - Collaborative, pragmatic, thrives on rapid iteration. - Skilled at directing AI agents to code while maintaining high quality standards. OUR BENEFITS - Remote Office – Flexible hybrid form of working - Parking Space – We provide free parking spots - Fun Office Space – We offer a game zone and a relaxation area - Health Insurance – Additional private health insurance, including a dental care plan - Personal Development – Company-sponsored training budget to further develop your skills - Employee Referral Program – Receive a bonus for referring a friend - Holidays – Enjoy an extra 5 days after your 1st and 5th year - Social Events – We love to celebrate our success together - Family Insurance – Add insurance to a family member - Offering sports cards – 100% sponsored by the company