Data & Analytics Principal Consultant

NTT DATA, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, INC. is seeking a Data & Analytics Principal Consultant in Bangalore, Karnataka. You will lead data engineering efforts on Snowflake, design cloud-native data pipelines, and mentor engineers while engaging with clients to deliver scalable analytics solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in data roles, strong SQL/Python skills, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to advance the data practice.

Qualifications

• Experience 5–8 years in data engineering, warehousing, or architecture.
• Minimum 3+ years hands-on Snowflake experience.
• University degree required; Snowflake certs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Develop data pipelines and Snowflake-based architectures.
• Architect and model data for analytics and governance.
• Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, and analysts.
• Ensure quality and adherence to best practices.

Skills

Snowflake data engineering

Cloud data platforms

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT tools

Data modeling

GitHub/Bitbucket

CI/CD pipelines

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree

BSc/MSc in CS or related field

Snowflake certifications desirable

Tools

Snowflake

DBT

Matillion

Talend

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a Data & Analytics Principal Consultant to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Primary Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Delivery
• Data Pipeline Development
• Snowflake & Cloud Data Platforms
• Data Architecture & Modelling
• Collaboration & Best Practices
• Quality & Governance

Business Relationships

• Solution Architects
• Data Engineers, Developers, and Analysts
• Client stakeholders up to Head of Data Engineering, Data Architect, and BI leadership levels

Competencies / Critical Skills

Key Competencies

• Proven experience in data engineering and pipeline development on Snowflake and cloud-native platforms.
• Strong consulting values with ability to collaborate effectively in client-facing environments.
• Expertise across the data lifecycle: ingestion, transformation, modelling, governance, and consumption.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams of engineers in delivering high-quality data solutions.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise with Snowflake features (warehouses, Snowpark, data sharing, performance tuning).
• Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools such as DBT, Matillion, Talend, or equivalent.
• Strong SQL and Python (or equivalent language) skills for data manipulation and automation.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of data modelling methodologies (star schemas, Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon).
• Familiarity with data lake architectures and distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Experience with version control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

Experience, Qualifications, and Education

• Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in data engineering, data warehousing, or data architecture roles, with at least 3+ years working with Snowflake.
• Education: University degree required.
• Preferred: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field; Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core, Advanced) highly desirable.

Measures of Success

• Delivery of high-performing, scalable, and secure data pipelines aligned to client requirements.
• High client satisfaction and successful adoption of Snowflake-based solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve data engineering practices.
• Contribution to the growth of the practice through reusable assets, accelerators, and technical leadership.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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