Lead Data Software Engineer

About this role

Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) is looking for a Lead Data Software Engineer with expertise in data platform, data lakes, Lakehouse architectures, data warehouses, and delta lakes to drive our modern data infrastructure. This role will focus on enabling data science teams, integrating ML and LLM solutions, and building scalable, event-driven data platforms using cutting-edge AWS services. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the VP, Data Innovation & AI.
Preferred Location
Qualified candidates should be based in or near Kochi and able to work from our Kochi office as part of a hybrid schedule.
Essential Functions
Data Engineering & Data Architectures
Design and implement data lake, Lakehouse, and data warehouse architectures leveraging AWS Data Lake Formation, Redshift, and Delta Lakes
Build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache Spark, Databricks, and EMR
Develop data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment workflows using Python, Spark, and SQL
Optimize data storage and partitioning strategies (Parquet, Delta, Iceberg) for performance and cost efficiency
Implement real-time and batch data processing frameworks to support analytics and AI-driven use cases
Leverage serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Fargate) and containerized compute (ECS, EKS, Kubernetes) to scale data workloads
ML & LLM Integration
Integrate machine learning (ML) and large language model (LLM) solutions into production data pipelines
Utilize AWS SageMaker, Databricks ML, Bedrock, and Redshift ML to support AI/ML workloads
Apply MLOps frameworks to manage model deployment, monitoring, and retraining at scale
AI-Assisted Development
Incorporate AI coding tools (such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent) into daily development workflows to accelerate delivery
Effectively prompt, review, and validate AI-generated code across Python, SQL, and Spark workloads
Integrate AI tools into CI/CD pipelines to improve code quality, reduce cycle time, and increase sprint velocity
Track and report on AI tool ROI using metrics such as story point reduction, PR throughput, and cycle time improvement
Model responsible AI-assisted development practices, including thorough code review, testing, and validation of AI-generated outputs
DevOps, CI/CD & Automation
Uphold and advance DevOps best practices across application development and deployment workflows
Containerize and orchestrate data workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, and EKS
Drive automated testing integration — including unit, integration, performance, and security testing — into DevOps pipelines
Monitor system health and data platform observability using AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, and OpenTelemetry
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and lead data engineering teams in building and optimizing modern data platforms
Partner with data science, AI/ML, and business analytics teams to drive data-driven innovation across the organization
Align technical strategies with business goals, ensuring solutions meet scalability, governance, and compliance requirements
Communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering peers, data science stakeholders, and executive leadership
Champion AI-assisted development best practices across the team and coach engineers on effective AI tool usage
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience.
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills
8+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud architectures, and ML/AI integrations
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, AWS Redshift, and modern data Lakehouse solutions
Demonstrated use of AI development tools to improve personal and team productivity
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, or equivalent)
About Dodge Construction Network
Dodge Construction Network exists to deliver the comprehensive data and connections the construction industry needs to build thriving communities. Our legacy is deeply rooted in empowering our customers with transformative insights, igniting their journey towards unparalleled business expansion and success. We serve decision-makers who seek reliable growth and who value relationships built on trust and quality. By combining our proprietary data with cutting-edge software, we deliver to our customers the essential intelligence needed to excel within their respective landscapes. We propel the construction industry forward by transforming data into tangible guidance, driving unparalleled advancement.
Dodge is the catalyst for modern construction.
2026-70