IN_Senior Associate_ Data Engineering_GCC_ Advisory _Bangalore

PwC Service Delivery Center; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Service Delivery Center in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Data Engineering Senior Associate to lead data engineering engagements. The role requires deep knowledge of Spark, PySpark, and Python, with hands-on data pipeline design and cloud platforms like Databricks, Azure, and AWS.

You will mentor a team of data engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure data quality and security, and drive scalable data solutions across projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data services, data architecture, and data platforms.
• Hands-on background in Spark, PySpark, and Python.
• Experience with cloud-native data engineering platforms like Databricks, Azure Data Engineering or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using Spark, PySpark, and Python.
• Lead and manage a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across data engineering projects.
• Implement best practices for data engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in data engineering and cloud computing.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements; manage timelines, resources, and budgets.

Skills

Spark

PySpark

Python

Databricks

Azure

AWS

BigQuery

Redshift

S3

EMR

Docker

Kubernetes

Data pipelines

Data warehousing

ETL

Team leadership

Tools

Databricks

Azure

AWS

BigQuery

Redshift

S3

EMR

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job 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 artificial intelligence and machine learning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing advanced AI and ML solutions to drive innovation and enhance business processes. Your work will involve designing and optimising algorithms, models, and systems to enable intelligent decision-making and automation.

Job Description & Summary: A career within Data and Analytics services will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organizational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organizations to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• Position: Data Engineering / Senior Associate
• Experience: 5-8 Years
• Location: Bangalore
• Type: Full Time
• Certifications: Spark 3.0 (Mandatory) and/or Databricks Advanced/Professional Architect

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and Senior Associate with 5-8 years of experience specializing in data services, data architecture, and data platforms to lead our Data engineering engagements. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands‑on background in data engineering with specific expertise in Spark, PySpark, and Python. Additionally, experience with cloud‑native data engineering platforms like Databricks, Azure Data Engineering or Amazon Web Services (AWS) is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using Spark, PySpark, and Python.
• Lead and manage a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data engineering projects.
• Implement best practices for data engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in data engineering and cloud computing.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of data engineering projects.

Required Skills

• Proven track record of designing and building scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with data processing and transformation.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud‑native data engineering on platforms such as Databricks and Azure/AWS.
• Familiarity with cloud services related to data storage, processing, and analytics (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift, S3, EMR).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with machine learning and data science concepts.

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Strong experience with data engineering technologies, particularly Spark, PySpark, and Python.