Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with Hive.
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming.
Solid understanding of big data ecosystems and distributed computing.
Experience with GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc
Ability to work with both structured (e.g., relational databases) and unstructured (e.g., logs, images, documents) data.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Exposure to data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., AWS Lake Formation, Google Data Catalog).
Understanding of data modeling and architecture principles.