At Blend360, we are seeking a Manager-level Data Engineer to lead a high-impact project for a global hotel brand. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation and leadership skills to guide a small team and manage complex client dynamics. The ideal candidate will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure the successful design and implementation of robust, scalable data solutions. This position requires a high degree of client engagement, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate demanding expectations with professionalism and empathy. - Lead and manage the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines and architectures using SQL, Python, Snowflake, and cloud technologies. - Design and implement solutions leveraging agent frameworks, GenAI, and chatbots for intelligent automation and user interaction. - Oversee CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth cloud deployment of data and AI-driven applications. - Act as the primary technical contact for the client, proactively managing communications, timelines, and expectations. - Mentor and support junior data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. - Ensure data integrity, performance, and security across all stages of the data lifecycle. - Contribute to architectural decisions and set standards for coding, testing, and deployment practices. - Translate high-level business challenges into actionable data solutions.