Senior Data Engineer

Persistent Systems; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development sponsorship

Health checkups

Insurance coverage

Flexible work hours

Team events

Job summary

Persistent Systems is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to design, modernize, and optimize enterprise data platforms and cloud-based solutions. The role demands strong Azure, SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, and React.js skills to lead technical delivery and collaborate with stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will mentor teammates, champion engineering excellence, and drive end-to-end development, testing, deployment, and ongoing operations in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Development, or Cloud Engineering.
• Strong SQL and relational database concepts.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL development, administration and optimization.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Python development for application and service development.
• Experience building modern web apps using React.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of the engineering pod and provide technical direction across development activities.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using React.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive architecture, development, testing, deployment and support activities.
• Mentor team members and promote engineering standards and best practices.
• Support cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives using Azure.

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

Azure

Python

React.js

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Git

CI/CD

Mentoring

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

About Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, modernize, and optimize enterprise data platforms and cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Azure, SQL, Database Technologies, Python, PostgreSQL, and modern application development. You will be responsible for leading technical delivery, building scalable solutions, driving engineering excellence, and collaborating with stakeholders to create data-driven business applications.

• Role: Senior Data Engineer
• Location: All Persistent Location
• Experience: Between 6-10 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical delivery of the engineering pod and provide technical direction across development activities.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using React.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive application architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Conduct code reviews and design reviews while ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ensure solution quality, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor team members and support their technical growth and development.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
• Promote engineering standards, automation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives leveraging Azure technologies.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 6-10 years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Development, Application Engineering, or Cloud Engineering.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database development, administration, and optimization.
• Strong experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in Python development for application and service development.
• Experience building modern web applications using React.js.
• Strong knowledge of REST API design, development, and integration.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience working with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and automated deployment practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

Python,React JS