Senior Data Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities with education/cs

Cutting-edge technologies

Flexible work hours

Annual health check-ups

Group insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent, a leading AI-led digital engineering partner, seeks a Senior Data Engineer in Pune to join a focused team designed to improve health care systems. You will build scalable data pipelines and collaborate across functions to deliver robust data solutions.

You’ll design with Databricks and PySpark, resolve data quality issues, and optimize pipelines for reliability, performance, and scale. This role offers hybrid work, growth opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge tech.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Big Data technologies.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Databricks.
• Experience analysing and resolving production support issues, framework failures, and data discrepancies.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Experience with complex ETL/ELT pipelines and distributed data processing.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and PySpark.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and production incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis for data processing and framework-related failures.
• Monitor and optimize Spark workloads for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement robust data solutions.
• Support production deployments and provide L2/L3 support for critical data platforms.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering, code quality, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvements in data processing frameworks and platform stability.

Skills

Databricks

PySpark

SQL

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Distributed processing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure

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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q2 FY27 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be a member of a focused team dedicated to helping to make the health care system work better for everyone. Here, you’ll partner with some of the smartest people you’ve ever worked with to design solutions to meet a wide range of health consumer needs.

• Role: Senior Data Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 7 to 9 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and PySpark.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and production incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis for data processing and framework-related failures.
• Monitor and optimize Spark workloads for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement robust data solutions.
• Support production deployments and provide L2/L3 support for critical data platforms.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering, code quality, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvements in data processing frameworks and platform stability.

Expertise You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Big Data technologies.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Databricks.
• Experience analysing and resolving production support issues, framework failures, and data discrepancies.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Experience with complex ETL/ELT pipelines and distributed data processing.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure.

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.

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