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Senior Data Engineer (Tableau)

Akamai · Posted Oct 26

Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services

Bengaluru, IndiaFull-timeRemote · India-wideSenior Level6+ years₹28.0L–₹42.0L yearly<25 applicants
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About the role

Akamai's Data & Analytics team partners across the entire organization to support strategic decision-making through scalable data architecture and actionable insights. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will collaborate with internal customers, data architects, and business stakeholders to design, build, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines and high-performance Tableau solutions. The role focuses on robust data pipelines, dimensional data models, and enterprise Tableau dashboards that guide key stakeholders, including executive leadership.

What you will do

  • Designing, building, and maintaining high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python to power enterprise reporting systems
  • Architecting scalable data models (star/snowflake schemas) and data marts specifically optimized for Tableau extracts (.hyper), live connections, and custom SQL queries
  • Delivering Data Intelligence by developing, publishing, and maintaining intuitive Tableau dashboards, complex calculations (LODs), and Row-Level Security (RLS) architectures
  • Working with stakeholders and analytics teams to translate complex business requirements into concrete data modeling specs and advanced visual capabilities
  • Overseeing Tableau Server/Cloud administration, enterprise folder structures, user permissions, and extract refresh scheduling
  • Becoming a subject matter expert in core business data assets, data quality governance, and performance tuning across backend data stores and front-end reports
  • Providing guidance and technical assistance to the broader team on data pipeline CI/CD, process improvements, technical documentation, and on-going operational support

Skills used in this role

TableauSQLPythonSnowflakeOracledbtApache AirflowETLELTData ModelingCI/CDTableau ServerTableau CloudMachine LearningCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

What the employer is looking for

  • Have a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant data engineering experience delivering scalable data infrastructure and high-quality BI solutions.
  • Demonstrate expert proficiency in Tableau development, including enterprise data source creation, dashboard design, complex LOD calculations, RLS, and performance optimization.
  • Demonstrate advanced SQL query writing skills and hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, AIDP, Oracle).
  • Demonstrate strong technical skills in Python for data manipulation, ETL automation, and orchestration tools (e.g., dbt, Apache Airflow).
  • Possess excellent communications (written, verbal, and interpersonal) skills and effective articulation skills to translate technical infrastructure to diverse business audiences.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML concepts (predictive modeling, automated forecasting) or experience integrating ML models into analytics pipelines.
  • Be a good team player, drive for results, demonstrate the ability to multi-task, collaborate, prioritize, and solve complex structural problems in a fast-changing environment.
  • Be able to work cross-functionally and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

About Akamai

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Akamai is a global cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network company that powers and protects digital experiences online. Its distributed edge platform optimizes web and application performance while providing robust enterprise security solutions. The company serves major global enterprises across various industries, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced threat mitigation.

Industry
Cloud Computing
Company size
11000+ employees
Founded
1998
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Funding stage
Public Company

Funding

Public Company · $61.5M raised

Apple
  • 2023-08-16Post Ipo Debt

Leadership

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Tom Leighton

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

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Ed McGowan

EVP & Chief Financial Officer

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Robert Blumofe

EVP & Chief Technology Officer

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Adam Karon

Chief Operating Officer & GM, Cloud Technology Group

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