Senior Data Engineer

Valtech; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with remote and hybrid work options

Career advancement with international mobility

Access to cutting-edge tools and training

Job summary

Valtech in Bengaluru is seeking a Data Engineer passionate about experience innovation and eager to impact industries. The role involves designing robust data architectures and ETL processes, and requires strong programming skills in Python or Java, along with experience with SQL and cloud platforms.

Join a collaborative environment that offers flexibility, career advancement, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for client-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable data architectures and pipelines.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes for batch and real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD for data pipelines.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python and/or Scala/Java

Experience with SQL and database technologies

Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks

Knowledge of data warehouse concepts

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of data governance and security principles

Experience in data engineering or related field

Familiarity with cloud-native data services

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

Terraform

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

As a Data Engineer, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 4+YEARS of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable data architectures and pipelines
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes for batch and real-time data processing
• Develop data models and schemas optimized for analytics and reporting
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across all data systems
• Work with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) based on client requirements
• Implement data solutions using various technologies and frameworks
• Adapt quickly to new tools and platforms as project needs evolve
• Maintain expertise across different cloud ecosystems and services
• Create automated data ingestion pipelines from various sources (APIs, databases, files, streaming)
• Implement data transformation logic using modern data processing frameworks
• Build monitoring and alerting systems for data pipeline health
• Optimize pipeline performance and cost-efficiency
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD for data pipelines
• Partner with client teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making

Must have qualifications

Technical Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or Scala/Java
• Experience with SQL and database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks:
• Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem
• Apache Kafka for streaming data
• Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
• Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and technologies
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of data modeling principles and best practices
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with cloud-native data services:
• Data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics services
• Serverless computing and event-driven architectures
• Identity and access management for data systems
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)

Data & Analytics

• Understanding of data governance and security principles
• Experience with data quality frameworks and monitoring
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling and data warehouse design
• Familiarity with business intelligence and analytics tools
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

Nice to have qualifications

Advanced Technical Skills

• Experience with modern data stack tools (dbt, Fivetran, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices
• Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices
• Familiarity with data mesh and data fabric concepts
• Experience with graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune)

Industry Experience

• Experience in digital agency or consulting environment
• Background in financial services, e-commerce, retail, or customer experience platforms
• Knowledge of marketing technology and customer data platforms
• Experience with real-time analytics and personalization systems

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication skills for client-facing interactions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technology landscape
• Experience mentoring junior team members

Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Bengaluru.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Your application process

We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.