Data Engineer

Nokia; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Career growth

Continuous learning

Well-being support

Job summary

Nokia in Bengaluru is seeking a Data Engineer to join the EDP team to build a modern data-as-a-service platform spanning ingestion, transformation, and analytics delivery on Azure, Databricks, and Delta Lake. You will work with a global team of architects, product owners, and IT partners, delivering reliable data solutions.

You will contribute to SQL/Python pipelines, BI reporting, and CI/CD practices, while exploring new platform capabilities with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in SQL, coding, and problem solving.
• Hands-on data pipelines or data platform components in cloud environments.
• Experience with Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and PySpark.
• Experience with version control and cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication and proactive collaboration across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve ingestion pipelines and data assets on Azure and Databricks.
• Develop SQL and Python solutions to improve pipeline performance and data quality.
• Collaborate with architects, leads, product owners, and engineers to deliver data solutions.
• Provide specialist platform support to operations teams and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to Power BI reporting and analytics enablement.
• Use CI/CD practices in Azure DevOps for testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Evaluate and apply new platform capabilities with architects and partners.
• Apply AI-assisted tools daily for research, design, coding, testing, and documentation.

Skills

SQL

Python

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Delta Lake

PySpark

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

As a Data Engineer on the EDP team within Nokia’s Digital Office and Enterprise Chief Data Office, you will help build a modern data-as-a-service platform that combines platform engineering, pipeline development, and analytics enablement. The role spans scalable data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across a growing and evolving platform.

You will join a global team working across multiple countries and collaborate closely with architects, technical leads, product owners, fellow data engineers, and broader IT partners. This is an individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning, and shared ownership of the platform.

The platform sits at the forefront of cloud data engineering, giving you exposure to evolving Databricks and Azure capabilities as they are adopted and put into practice. You will also work alongside specialist partners — including platform vendors, independent software

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Build, maintain, and improve ingestion pipelines, notebooks, and data assets on Azure and Databricks using Delta Lake and PySpark, supporting reliable data delivery across the platform.
• Develop and optimize SQL and Python solutions that improve pipeline performance, data quality, and platform stability.
• Partner with architects, leads, product owners, and engineering peers to understand requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver practical data solutions.
• Provide specialist platform support to the operations team by diagnosing pipeline and platform issues, sharing deep technical knowledge, and guiding effective resolutions.
• Contribute to Power BI reporting and analytics enablement, turning curated platform data into useful insights for stakeholders.
• Use CI/CD practices in Azure DevOps to test, deploy, and maintain platform changes safely and efficiently.
• Help evaluate and apply new platform capabilities in partnership with internal architects and external specialists, turning emerging features into reliable engineering patterns for the team.
• Apply AI-assisted tools daily for research, design, coding, testing, and documentation, using them to move faster while maintaining engineering quality.

What success looks like in your first year

• You are confident and effective working across the EDP platform stack and team ways of working.
• You are a trusted specialist partner to the operations team, helping them resolve platform and pipeline challenges with clear technical guidance.
• You are delivering ingestion pipelines, notebooks, and analytics-ready outputs that meet team and stakeholder needs.
• You are contributing to platform optimization and evolution, including practical use of newer platform capabilities and patterns shaped with architects and external partners.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-have

• Strong fundamentals in SQL, coding, and problem-solving, with the ability to break down technical challenges and learn new tools quickly.
• Hands-on experience building or supporting data pipelines or data platform components in cloud or distributed data environments.
• Comfort working with cloud data engineering tools, including experience with or willingness to work deeply in Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and PySpark.
• Experience with collaborative software development — version control, code review, and working effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive mindset, with confidence collaborating across time zones and using AI-assisted development tools as part of your daily workflow.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD, testing, and deployment of data or platform workloads.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar analytics/reporting tools for delivering data to business users.
• Familiarity with lakehouse architecture, distributed processing with Spark, and platform performance tuning.
• Interest in working with new or preview platform features, and in collaborating with vendor specialists, ISVs, or architecture partners on complex technical challenges.
• Background in Agile delivery, mentoring or knowledge sharing, or personal and project work that demonstrates curiosity — including experimentation with AI tools, algorithms, or modern development workflows.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role’s requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility