Senior Data Engineer

Remotestar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched giving for fundraising activities

Flexible hours and remote work options

Performance bonuses

Insurance and medical plans

Technical and leadership training

Gym memberships

Day off on your birthday

Two days of volunteering leave per year

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Data Governance Specialist. The role involves building the Data Governance ecosystem, managing risk reports, and enhancing data management processes. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in Python, data processing, and cloud technologies, with an eagerness to develop further in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data governance and management.
• Strong experience in Python and data processing tools.
• Knowledge of SQL and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality deliverables in the Data Engineering team.
• Implement new functionalities and add reports.
• Participate actively in scrum processes.

Skills

Python

Data processing

SQL

GCP

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DBT

CI/CD

Job description

About Client: A FTSE 250 global fintech company headquartered in London with a presence in 18 countries and five continents. Their award-winning products and platforms empower go-getters worldwide, giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets.

About the role: Staff Engineer - Data Governance

We are looking for a Data Governance Specialist to join our client’s team and build the Data Governance and Data Management ecosystem. Your task will be to run a project generating risk reports important for the entire company. The tool is currently under consideration for a complete renovation. The main responsibilities include implementing new functionalities, adding reports, writing tests, pipeline analysis, and active participation in the team’s scrum activities. Technologies used: Python, pandas, numpy, Kafka, Airflow, Rest, GCP, bash. Candidates do not need extensive big data or cloud experience but should be eager to expand their skills.

What you’ll do

• Ensure high-quality deliverables within the Data Engineering team
• Adding new reports
• Writing tests
• Building deployment pipelines
• Analyzing and designing technical solutions
• Participating actively in the team’s scrum processes

What you’ll need for this role

7+ years of experience in:

• Strong experience in Python
• Data processing (pandas/pyspark)
• SQL & GCP
• Development lifecycle understanding (CI/CD, Gitlab)
• Unit testing
• DBT
• Cloud technologies

Nice to have experience in:

• Apache Kafka
• Apache Spark
• Message formats: AVRO/Parquet/ORC/Json
• Terraform

The perks

More than a job—recognition of talent, work-life balance, networks, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorship, volunteering, extra time off, and more.

• Matched giving for fundraising activities
• Flexible hours and remote work options
• Performance bonuses
• Insurance and medical plans
• Technical and leadership training, including LinkedIn Learning
• Gym memberships and additional benefits
• Day off on your birthday
• Two days of volunteering leave per year

Work environment

Hybrid working model promoting diversity, flexibility, and innovation. A welcoming, inclusive culture that values authenticity and diverse perspectives. Join a team that encourages you to bring your whole self to work and contribute to their vision and strategy.