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Technical Lead - Data Engineering

Zynera Connectlinkedin.com
Oct 16, 2026, 11:34 AM1w ago
Full-timeColombo, Western ProvinceData engineeringLead (5+ yrs)

About the role

Zynera Connect is seeking a Technical Lead - Data Engineer to design and develop large-scale data processing solutions for a major global food marketing and distribution corporation. The role involves collaborating with agile, cross-functional teams, guiding database design and optimization, and ensuring high code quality through DevOps and software engineering best practices. The position covers the full software lifecycle, from development to post-production support, and requires leadership in building scalable, reliable data infrastructure.

Must have

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, and 5/6+ years of experience developing production enterprise applications, data integration solutions and in managing teams.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Hands on experience working with large volumes of data and distributed processing frameworks (preferably Apache Spark).
  • Hands-on experience in design and development of ETLs to process large volumes of data.
  • Hands-on experience in working with large relational databases (preferably MySql).
  • In-depth understanding of the database design/optimization methodologies (OLAP/OLTP database design techniques, query plan analysis).
  • In-depth understanding of the software engineering methodologies (UML/Design patterns).

Nice to have

  • Experience in working with NoSql databases and bigdata (Hadoop, Elasticsearch, CouchDB, MongoDB) technologies will be an added advantage.
  • Working in a Scrum Agile delivery environment and DevOps practices, as well as prior experience working with Cloud IaaS or PaaS providers such as AWS will be an added advantage.

Technologies

  • Agile
  • AWS
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud Native
  • CouchDB
  • Data Engineering
  • DevOps
  • Elasticsearch
  • ETL
  • Hadoop
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • Scrum
  • Spark
  • UML

Highlights

Applications can be submitted via Easy Apply. Experience with cloud providers such as AWS and working in a Scrum Agile environment are considered advantageous. The role involves working with one of the world's largest food marketing and distribution corporations.