Assurance-Data & Analytics-Data Engineer-Senior Associate

Pwc (Crm Experienced Careers Site); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Associate in Data Engineering to design and optimize robust data pipelines, enable cloud-based data lakes, and support analytics initiatives. You will work with Python/SQL, lead data modeling efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, maintaining data quality and security, and leveraging cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) to drive business insights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data engineering.
• Strong Python and SQL proficiency.
• Experience with data modeling and scalable data solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services and data lakes/warehouses.
• Basic understanding of ML concepts to support analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and maintenance of complex data pipelines for large-scale data integration and transformation.
• Design, build, and optimize data processing systems using SQL and Python.
• Develop scalable database structures and ensure data quality, security, and governance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, cloud engineers, and analysts to deliver data solutions.
• Design and deploy cloud-based data lakes/warehouses and automate infrastructure where possible.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Cloud - AWS/Azure/GC

Power BI/Tableau/QuickSight

Data pipelines

Machine learning basics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Master's in CS/IT/DS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

Those in data and automation at PwC will focus on automating data internally using automation tools or software to streamline data-related processes within the organisation. Your work will involve automating data collection, data analysis, data visualisation, or any other tasks that involve handling and processing data.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Engineering & Modeling:
• Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of complex data pipelines to handle
• large-scale data integration and transformation.
• Apply advanced SQL and Python to design, build, and optimize data processing systems
• and workflows.
• Utilize strong data modeling skills to develop and implement eƯicient and scalable
• database structures.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and security throughout all stages of data processing.
• Cloud Data Solutions:
• Work extensively with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to design and
• deploy scalable data solutions.
• Implement cloud-based data lakes, warehouses, and other data storage solutions in
• collaboration with data architects and cloud engineers.
• Automate and optimize cloud infrastructure to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Machine Learning & AI Support:
• Support data scientists and machine learning engineers by preparing data for machine
• learning and AI models.
• Utilize basic knowledge of machine learning concepts to identify opportunities for
• predictive analytics and automation within data workflows.
• Data Visualization:
• Provide clean, structured data to business stakeholders for use in visualizations with Power
• BI, Tableau, QuickSight, and other tools.
• Collaborate with analysts and business users to deliver data that meets their reporting and
• analytics needs.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical leadership in designing data solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, cloud architects, and
• business analysts to ensure data strategies align with business objectives.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve issues in existing data infrastructure and pipelines.
• Required Skills and

Experience

4+ years of

Experience

• in data engineering, with strong expertise in Python and SQL.
• Extensive

Experience

• with data modeling and designing scalable data solutions.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native
• services.
• Basic understanding of machine learning and AI principles, with an ability to support related
• initiatives.
• Hands-on

Experience

• with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and performance
• optimization.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology,
• or related fields.
• Demonstrated

Experience

• in building and optimizing data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior team members.
• Strong communication skills and

Experience

collaborating with cross-functional teams.