Data Engineer (Python + Agentic AI + AWS) - Chennai Location

Shree Trishakti Group; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shree Trishakti Group invites applications for a Principal Engineer role based in Chennai. You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI-enabled solutions within the Retail and Wealth Risk Engineering domain, leveraging PySpark, Python, Databricks, and AI agent platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, strong SQL and data modeling skills, and a track record delivering enterprise-grade ELT/ETL systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in large-scale application development with AI deployment platforms.
• 5+ years leading Python/PySpark engineering for enterprise ELT/ETL using the PySpark and Databricks ecosystem.
• Hands-on with agentic AI development using YAML, JSON, FAST API or Spring Boot, Google ADK, LLM integrations.
• Experience automating microservice integrations for data-intensive applications.
• Proficiency in Python or Scala for data analytics.
• Strong SQL and relational DB skills.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, Data Mesh architecture, and data federation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade AI agents supporting ELT/ETL processes using PySpark, Kafka and Databricks ecosystem.
• Build and Deploy GEN AI Agents using Google's ADK and related LLMs to support automation and insights.
• Develop data federation layers for lambda and Data Mesh architectures and drive AI-based use cases.
• Automate microservice integrations to support data-intensive applications with cloud-native infra and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure data quality, security, and governance across the data lifecycle.
• Contribute to data engineering standards and best practices within the team.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Databricks

ELT/ETL

SQL

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Data Mesh

YAML/JSON/FAST API

Google ADK

Devin.AI / Github Copilot

Kafka

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Kafka

Spring Boot

Google ADK

MCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role: Data Engineer, Pyspark, Python, Agentic AI, RAG, AWS, Open AI/ Google ADK, Json, Agile, Banking (preferable)

Location : Chennai

Headcount : 2

Interview Round (Karate Test + 2 technical/Managerial)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Retail and Wealth Risk Engineering team under the Enterprise Risk Technology platform. This is an intermediate-level position responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and solutions that leverage cutting-edge Mandatory platform for the secure and scalable deployment of AI agents, Big Data, Databrick and AI technologies. The ideal candidate is a high-impact individual with a passion for data, analytics, and problem-solving. You will play a key role in driving business engagement and growth by building the next generation of data and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade AI agents , supporting ELT/ETL processes to handle large data volumes using the Python, FAST API, Microservices , PySpark, Kafka and Databricks ecosystem.
• Build and Deploy GEN AI Agents using Googles ADK and Google Flash 2.5+ LLMs to support application automation supports and its deep insights, workflow support with HIL - Human in loop architecture.
• Build and maintain data federation layers for lambda and Data Mesh architectures using tools like Starburst, with a strategy for adopting AI-based use cases (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, NLP) to drive efficiency.
• Develop, deploy, and automate microservice integrations to support data-intensive applications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability using cloud native infrastructure and openshift or Kubernates architecture including CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate and leverage agentic AI tools (e.g., Devin.AI, Github Copilot) and platforms (e.g., MCP) through advanced prompt engineering to enhance development and operational efficiency.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the entire data lifecycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data engineering processes, standards, and best practices within the team.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Adhere to Policy, apply sound ethical judgment, and elevate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years of overall experience in large-scale application development with recent mandatory platform for the secure and scalable deployment of AI agents into application contexts
• Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in a Python and pyspark Engineering lead role focused on building enterprise-grade, high-volume ELT/ETL processes using the PySpark and Databricks ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI development using YAML, JSON, FAST API or Spring boot, Google ADK, LLM itegrations, including Devin.AI or Github Copilot, and integrating models via platforms like MCP using advanced prompt engineering.
• Proven experience developing and automating microservice integrations to support data-intensive applications.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for data analytics, engineering, such as Python or Scala.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with various relational databases.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, Data Mesh architecture, and data federation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based Big Data platforms (e.g., Cloudera, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular or React JS for building data-driven application interfaces.
• Practical experience applying AI/ML techniques to solve real-world business problems.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in data engineering within the banking retail products domain (e.g., Cards, Mortgage, Deposits, Wealth Management).
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate).

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Masters degree is a plus.