Senior Data Platform And Analytics Engineer

ZF Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Pune, India seeks a Sr Data Platform & Analytics Engineer to design, build, and operate reliable data pipelines and reusable data products across the lifecycle. You will own data architectures, implement governance, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

You will lead production data pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate with IT to adopt scalable technologies, with a strong emphasis on Databricks, SQL, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering.
• Strong SQL and Python with experience designing, delivering, and operating production data pipelines and data models.
• Practical knowledge of distributed processing, storage patterns, orchestration, and their architectural trade-offs.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and troubleshooting production failures.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical and analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve data architectures, pipelines, and data models, balancing business needs, reliability, complexity, and cost.
• Build and operate data integration and transformation processes across multiple sources, including incremental loading, schema changes, and safe reprocessing.
• Deliver trusted, reusable datasets and data products for reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced analytics use cases.
• Own the operational quality of data solutions, including monitoring, incident resolution, data quality controls, performance, and cost optimization.
• Implement security, governance, and data lifecycle requirements in collaboration with data owners and corporate IT.
• Evaluate and adopt technologies and automation approaches that improve data engineering quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Data modeling

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Databricks

CI/CD tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description

About the Team:
Design, build, and operate reliable data pipelines and reusable data products ensuring engineering quality, and accessible throughout the lifecycle.

What you can look forward to as Sr Data Platform & Analytics Engineer:

• Design and evolve data architectures, pipelines, and data models, making explicit trade-offs between business needs, reliability, complexity, and cost.
• Build and operate data integration and transformation processes across multiple sources, including incremental loading, schema changes, and safe reprocessing.
• Deliver trusted, reusable datasets and data products that support reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced analytics use cases.
• Own the operational quality of data solutions, including monitoring, incident resolution, data quality controls, performance, and cost optimization.
• Implement security, governance, and data lifecycle requirements in collaboration with data owners and corporate IT, within agreed responsibilities.
• Evaluate and adopt technologies and automation approaches that improve data engineering quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Your profile as Sr Data Platform & Analytics Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience with strong hands‑on data engineering expertise, preferably in Databricks.
• Strong SQL and Python with demonstrated experience independently designing, delivering, and operating production data pipelines and data models.
• Practical knowledge of distributed processing, storage patterns, orchestration, and their architectural trade‑offs.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and troubleshooting production failures.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical and analytical solutions.

Why should you choose ZF Group in India?

Innovation and Technology Leadership: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: ZF fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual support.

Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.

Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide.

Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco-friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.

Employee Well-being: ZF prioritizes the well‑being of its employees, providing comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work‑life balance.