Principal Lead- Product Data Engineer

Ameriprise-Financia; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office collaboration

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is hiring a Technical Product Analyst to bridge business needs and technical delivery. You will partner with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Platform teams to design data solutions on cloud platforms, validate data contracts, and ensure high quality data through validation and monitoring.

The role emphasizes hands-on data work, architecture discussions, and rapid iteration within an Agile delivery model to enable modern data platforms and AI enablement.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and data analysis across large datasets.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with APIs and data integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technically actionable requirements.
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• Decompose epics into engineering‑backed stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to data analysis, schema definitions, and pipeline validation.
• Support data quality checks and automation of validation and monitoring.

Skills

SQL & data analysis

Cloud data platforms

APIs & data integration

Data modeling

Data quality & reconciliation

ELT/ETL pipelines

Tools

Python

SQL tooling

Job description

About Our CompanyAmeriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.Job DescriptionThe Technical Product Analyst (TPA) plays a pivotal role in an engineering driven delivery model. Unlike traditional Business Systems Analyst roles, this position requires strong technical depth and the ability to directly participate in solution design, data modeling, and implementation readiness.The role partners closely with Product Owners, Data Engineers, Solution Architects, and Platform Engineering teams to ensure clarity, technical feasibility, and executional excellence across initiatives involving cloud data platforms, analytics, and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct & Requirement TranslationPartner with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business outcomes into technically actionable, build‑ready requirementsDecompose epics and features into engineering‑backed user stories with clear acceptance criteria and technical contextEnsure alignment between product intent, architectural standards, and platform capabilitiesTechnical & Engineering CollaborationAct as a technical conduit between product and engineering teams, ensuring shared understanding of design trade‑offs and constraintsParticipate in solution discussions, architecture reviews, and technical refinement sessionsValidate requirements against data models, APIs, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure patternsHands‑On Technical ContributionContribute directly to data analysis, SQL queries, schema definitions, metadata documentation, and pipeline validationExperience supporting initiatives involving cloud modernization, cost optimization, or AI enablementSupport engineering teams with implementation‑level artifacts such as data contracts, business logic mapping, and quality rulesValidate delivered solutions through hands‑on testing, data reconciliation, and functional verificationData Quality, Reliability & AutomationDefine and embed data quality checks, reconciliation logic, and reliability metrics into delivery workflowsSupport automation of validation, monitoring, and reporting wherever feasiblePartner with engineers to ensure observability, lineage, and governance considerations are addressed earlyDelivery & Operational ExcellenceEnable faster, more predictable delivery by reducing ambiguity and rework through high‑quality technical documentationSupport backlog prioritization with a clear understanding of technical dependencies and delivery risksContribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and engineering best practicesRequired Skills & ExperienceTechnical SkillsStrong hands‑on experience with SQL and data analysis across large datasetsSolid understanding of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Familiarity with modern data architectures:Data lakes / LakehousesELT/ETL pipelinesStreaming or batch data processingWorking knowledge of:APIs and data integration patternsData modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical)Data quality and reconciliation frameworks (SODA)Comfortable working in Agile / DevOps delivery modelsProduct & Analytical SkillsAbility to connect business objectives to technical implementation detailsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to reason through complex data and system interactionsExperience working with product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteriaCollaboration & CommunicationProven ability to effectively collaborate with engineering‑heavy teamsClear, concise communicator capable of documenting complex technical concepts for diverse audiencesComfortable challenging assumptions and driving clarity in ambiguous problem spacesPreferred QualificationsExperience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering teamsExposure to automation, orchestration, or CI/CD pipelinesBackground transitioning from or working alongside traditional BA/BSA roles within modern data teams.In-Office CollaborationWe are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.Full-Time/Part-TimeFull timeTimings(2:00p-10:30p)India Business UnitAWMPO AWMP&S President's OfficeJob Family GroupTechnologyAmeriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.