Data Platform Engineer (Associate)

Times World; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in India is seeking a motivated Data Platform Engineer to develop and maintain backend applications using Python. The role involves working with databases, building APIs, and collaborating with team members to deliver scalable solutions. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience, a passion for technology, and a willingness to learn about cloud data platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and enhance technical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Python.
• Eager to learn modern technologies and develop scalable applications.
• Interest in cloud-based data systems and working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Assist in building APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Work with databases to manage data efficiently.
• Support development of data pipelines and processing tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve scalable solutions.
• Debug issues and enhance application performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

REST APIs (Flask/Django/FastAPI)

Data structures and algorithms

ETL/ELT processes

Data modelling

Git

Docker

Job description

Department: Software Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: India

We are lookingfor a motivated Data Platform Engineerwith a strong foundation in programming and an interest in backend development and data systems. The idealcandidate should be eager to learn modern technologies and contribute to building scalable applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Python
• Assist in building APIs and integrating third-party services
• Work with databases to store, retrieve, and manage data efficiently
• Support development of basic data pipelines and data processing tasks
• Collaborate with team members to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
• Debug issues and improve application performance

Core Technical Skills

• Basic proficiency in Python
• Understanding of SQL and database concepts
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs (Flask/Django/FastAPI)
• Basic knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Cloud / Data Platforms (Good to Have, but Important)

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Amazon Redshift
• Basic understanding of data lake concepts and modern data storage approaches
• Interest in working with cloud-based datasystems and large datasets

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to ETL/ELT processes or data pipelines
• Basic understanding of data modelling concepts
• Familiarity with Git
• Exposure to Docker or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for experimenting with new tools, frameworks, and ideas
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate on features
• Interest in blending creativity with engineering
• Comfort working in less rigid, exploratory development environments
• Strong curiosity and self-learning mindset

Bonus Points If You

• Use AI-assisted coding tools (like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Antigravity, Claude)
• Build side projects, prototypes, or experimental apps
• Enjoy rapid MVP development, or creative coding
• Stay updated with latest trends in AI, and developer tools