Data Lead

About Us

Straive Private Limited (Erstwhile LearningMate Solutions Pvt. Ltd) is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+clients across 30+ markets, Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over 6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured dataenabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance. The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a Leader in AIMs 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT a purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private equity firms by PEI in 2025 — Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.

Job Description :

Data Lead (8–12 Years Experience)

A Data Lead with deep expertise in databases and cloud-native data warehousing. The role requires designing and optimizing large-scale data solutions, leading technical initiatives, and ensuring robust pipelines across AWS and GCP.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Design:

Design normalized, scalable schemas and enforce best practices for relational and analytical workloads.

Data Warehouse Solutions:

Implement optimized DWH models and scalable architectures.

ETL/ELT Pipelines:

Build and optimize pipelines using SQL and PySpark.

Technical Leadership:

Mentor engineers and drive technical initiatives independently.

Client Communication:

Translate requirements into actionable strategies and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Production Support:

Oversee scheduling, monitoring, and optimization of pipelines.

Documentation & SOPs:

Create and maintain technical documentation, design guidelines, and SOPs to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Tech Stack & Skills

Strong database skills with AWS RDS (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

Deep expertise in AWS Redshift and AWS Glue.

Hands-on experience with GCP BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and Dataproc.

Advanced proficiency in SQL and PySpark.

Proven track record in senior or lead data engineering roles.

Google Data Studio & Google Composer with 1-2 experience

Recognitions & Achievements

• We have been recognized as a Star Performer in Data & AI Services Specialists - Everest’s North America PEAK Matrix 2025, and as a Leader in AIM’s Pema Quadrant of Agentic AI Service Providers - 2025.
• In Nov 2023, Straive acquired Gramener, an award-winning, design-led data science company, enhancing our data, analytics, and AI capabilities. In June 2025, we acquired SG Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered insights and contextual analytics services.
• For more information, please visit our Website Case Studies [in] LinkedIn
  
  
  
• "Straive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national