Data Engineer

Description: Data Engineer

Work Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid)

Job Type: Long Term Contract

Must haves: Python, AWS, noSQL, SQL, dynomoDB

Nice to have: Java

The Data Engineer will support the Technology team in advancing digital transformation initiatives, including e-strategy, price quote tools, and API direct solutions.

The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain critical data applications in collaboration with cross-functional development teams.

This role focuses on building scalable, cloud-based data solutions using cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-grade integration platforms.

The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence and innovation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering: Design, develop, document, test, and debug data applications and pipelines with a focus on cloud-native solutions

System Optimization: Support and troubleshoot software systems, optimize performance, resolve issues, and provide comprehensive follow-up documentation

Integration & Architecture: Ensure proper system integration and consistency with enterprise standards throughout the application lifecycle

Collaboration: Partner with business, support, and development teams to recommend and implement system enhancements

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of IT and business/industry experience

• 5+ years of hands-on Python development experience

• Proven experience building large-scale distributed applications using SQL, DynamoDB, NoSQL, and design patterns

• Previous experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role

• Strong understanding of data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques

• Proficiency with AWS Cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Lambda, EKS, ECS)

• Working knowledge of Linux environments

• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle, quality assurance, and project management

• Expertise in Object-Oriented design and application development

• Ability to collaborate across data teams to validate insights and refine data solutions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.

• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work independently

• Hybrid work environment hence candidate should be local to Gurgaon, India

• Preferred

• Airline industry experience

• Experience designing and developing ML/AI models

• Proficiency with scientific computing frameworks