Associate Data Engineer

Air Arabia; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia is seeking a Junior Data Engineer in Maharashtra, India to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and supporting infrastructure. You will help ensure reliable, high-quality data availability by assisting with data integration, transformation, and quality monitoring under close supervision.

You will write clean SQL and Python code, support data lakes and warehouses, monitor pipelines, and document processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python preferred)
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts and data integration patterns
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and common storage services
• Basic knowledge of data modelling and warehousing principles
• Understanding of version control practices using Git
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow in a team environment
• Basic understanding of relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources to support analytics and reporting requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented SQL and Python code in line with established development standards and best practices.
• Support data integration activities across data lakes, warehouses, and analytical platforms, ensuring reliable data availability.
• Monitor pipeline performance, investigate issues, and escalate data quality or operational concerns as required.
• Perform data validation and error-handling checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data outputs.
• Maintain documentation for data pipelines, workflows, and transformation processes.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to promote quality and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver data engineering solutions that support business needs.

Skills

Data quality

Git

ETL/ELT concepts

Data modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

Tools

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Job Purpose Responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure reliable, high-quality data availability across the organization. Assists with data integration, transformation, and quality monitoring while collaborating with stakeholders and developing foundational data engineering skills under close supervision.

Job Purpose Responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure reliable, high-quality data availability across the organization. Assists with data integration, transformation, and quality monitoring while collaborating with stakeholders and developing foundational data engineering skills under close supervision. Key Result Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources to support analytics and reporting requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented SQL and Python code in line with established development standards and best practices.
• Support data integration activities across data lakes, warehouses, and analytical platforms, ensuring reliable data availability.
• Monitor pipeline performance, investigate issues, and escalate data quality or operational concerns as required.
• Perform data validation and error-handling checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data outputs.
• Maintain documentation for data pipelines, workflows, and transformation processes.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to promote quality and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver data engineering solutions that support business needs.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Fluent in English language.
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python preferred)
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts and data integration patterns
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and common storage services
• Basic knowledge of data modelling and warehousing principles
• Understanding of version control practices using Git
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow in a team environment
• Basic understanding of relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Work Experience

• With 1–2 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role (including internships or academic projects). ITIL Certification is an advantage but not mandatory