Senior Data Engineer

Gartner, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to focus on database architecture, optimization, and ETL pipeline management. The role requires hands-on PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), advanced SQL, Python-based ETL development, and familiarity with AWS Glue/Batch and S3.

Candidate should excel in batch and event-driven processing and CI/CD practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable data solutions and supports AI/ML initiatives through data preparation and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of robust, hands-on experience in data engineering.
• Strong PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) expertise and SQL proficiency.
• Deep experience designing and managing ETL data pipelines in Python.
• Experience with batch and event-driven data processing architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives with data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) database structures.
• Optimize database performance and write complex SQL queries.
• Design, build, and manage ETL pipelines using Python and AWS Glue/Batch.
• Develop procedures and scripts for data migration and processing large datasets.
• Implement batch and event-driven data processing architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality data solutions.
• Automate deployments and manage code repositories with Jenkins and Git.
• Support AI/ML initiatives with data preparation and feature engineering.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data engineering and database issues as they arise.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python

ETL

AWS Glue

AWS Batch

AWS S3

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS Batch

Jenkins

Git

AWS S3

Job description

About Gartner IT

About Gartner IT: Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team, with a primary focus on database architecture, optimization, and management. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of robust, hands-on experience in PostgreSQL (preferably AWS RDS), advanced SQL, and database development, as well as deep expertise in designing and managing ETL data pipelines. Experience with both batch and event-driven data processing is essential. Strong Python skills for data engineering, and familiarity with AWS Glue, AWS Batch, AWS S3, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git), and AI-related technologies are also required.

What you will do

• Architect, develop, and maintain robust database structures (tables, views, procedures, functions, packages) with a focus on PostgreSQL (AWS RDS).
• Optimize database performance, write and debug complex SQL queries, and ensure reliability and scalability of the database layer.
• Design, build, and manage ETL pipelines using Python and AWS Glue/Batch, integrating with AWS S3 for data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain procedures, packages, and scripts for data migration and processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Implement both batch and event-driven data processing architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality data solutions that meet business requirements.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments with Jenkins, and manage code repositories using Git.
• Support AI and machine learning initiatives by preparing, processing, and managing data for model training and inference.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data engineering and database issues as they arise.

What you will need

• Strong IT professional with 4-6 yrs of experience in software development for data engineering using Python, AWS.
• The candidate should have strong problem-solving skills along with high on ownership and accountability.
• Must have: 4+ years of robust, hands-on experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL (AWS RDS).
• Proven expertise in architecting, optimizing, and maintaining complex database solutions using PostgreSQL.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining database objects (tables, views, procedures, functions, packages).
• Deep proficiency in designing and managing ETL data pipelines, leveraging Python and AWS Glue/Batch.
• Demonstrated experience with both batch and event-driven data processing architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS S3 for data storage and integration.
• Experience with data migration and processing of large datasets (structured and unstructured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Git for automated deployments and version control.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with AI and machine learning libraries and frameworks is a plus.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field required.
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
• Able to work independently or within a team proactively in a fast-paced AGILE-SCRUM environment.
• Owns success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions.
• Strong desire to improve upon their skills in software development, frameworks, and

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate.

What do we offer?

• Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

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