Apache Airflow SME

Posted:
6/3/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maharashtra, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Pune, Maharashtra, India ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Job Title: Apache Airflow SME / Data Platform Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Apache Airflow SME / Data Platform Engineer who has hands-on experience in designing and building scalable data platforms, not just writing DAGs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in architecting, developing, and optimizing data pipelines and platform infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage data platforms using Apache Airflow
  • Build, orchestrate, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines
  • Architect scalable and reusable data workflow frameworks
  • Implement best practices for workflow orchestration, monitoring, and alerting
  • Work with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data solutions
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and cost of data pipelines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in data workflows and platform components
  • Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with Apache Airflow (SME level)
  • Proven experience in building data platforms (not just DAG development)
  • Strong knowledge of Python and SQL
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • Understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL, ELT, data lakes, warehouses)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging tools

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, dbt
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Exposure to modern data stack architectures

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