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Posted 4 Nov 2026

Data Engineer

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Posted
4 Nov 2026

About the role

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and support batch and incremental data ingestion pipelines into the data lake.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, data transformations, and ETL workflows.
  • Build, maintain, and monitor Airflow DAGs for orchestration and workflow automation.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot data quality, data reconciliation, and pipeline execution issues.
  • Perform end-to-end data lineage analysis and trace data from source systems to downstream consumers.
  • Debug data discrepancies by investigating source systems, transformation logic, and target datasets.
  • Support data migration and modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to cloud-based data platforms.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and upstream/downstream teams to understand data requirements.
  • Validate data completeness, accuracy, and consistency across multiple systems.
  • Participate in production support activities and resolve data-related incidents within SLA timelines.
  • Develop reusable data engineering components and recommend process improvements.
ResponsibilitiesRequired SkillsStrong Expertise
  • SQL / PL/SQL
    • Complex joins, CTEs, analytical functions
    • Query optimization and performance tuning
    • Data modeling and database concepts
  • BigQuery
    • Query development and optimization
    • Partitioning and clustering concepts
    • Data loading and transformation techniques
  • ETL/Data Engineering
    • Data ingestion patterns (Batch and Incremental)
    • Data transformations and validations
    • Data quality checks and reconciliation
Good to Have
  • Apache Airflow
    • Developing and troubleshooting DAGs
    • Scheduling, monitoring, and dependency management
  • Python
    • Basic to intermediate scripting
    • Data processing and automation
  • Cloud Platforms (Preferably GCP)
    • Cloud Storage
    • BigQuery
    • Composer/Airflow
QualificationsPreferred Candidate Profile
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently investigate and resolve data issues.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in cloud data lake or warehouse environments.
  • Exposure to customer, transactional, or enterprise-scale datasets is preferred.
Screening Focus Areas
  1. Advanced SQL/PLSQL
  2. ETL & Data Pipeline Design
  3. BigQuery Concepts
  4. Data Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
  5. Airflow DAG Development
  6. Python Basics
  7. Data Migration & Data Validation
  8. Source-to-Target Traceability and Data Lineage

Must Have: SQL/PLSQL, BigQuery/Cloud Data Warehouse, ETL, Data Analysis & Debugging
Good to Have: Airflow DAG Development, Python, GCP Services

Kafka, Pub/Sub optional

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