Software Development Engineer II - Data

Meesho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Meesho in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Development Engineer II - Data to lead data-driven projects and mentor teammates. You will help build scalable data pipelines and ensure high-quality analytics across teams.

You will work on curating data, implementing Spark-based pipelines, and optimizing performance on the AWS Big Data stack. A CS degree and 2–4 years of experience with big data tech are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of professional experience.
• 1–2 years with Big Data systems (Kafka, Spark/EMR, Hive/Impala, Delta Lake, Presto, Airflow).
• 1–2 years building streaming solutions (Flink/Spark Streaming/Samza).
• Hands-on coding in Java, Scala or Python.
• Experience with AWS Big Data stack.

Responsibilities

• Curate, build and transform data in scalable information systems.
• Plan long-term strategies for junior engineers.
• Monitor progress across projects and ensure alignment with goals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to deliver data solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and promote holistic growth.
• Ensure accessible data for performance optimization.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

Big Data

Spark

Kafka

Airflow

Delta Lake

Presto

Hive/Impala

Spark Streaming

Flink

Samza

AWS Big Data stack

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Spark/EMR

Hive/Impala

Delta Lake

Presto

Airflow

Flink

Job description

About The Team

Data is everything… But only in the hands of the right person. And as part of our team, you will help us transform data into actionable insights and systems. When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s important to build data-backed, resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. We’ve done this – with zero downtime!

Sounds impossible? Well, that’s the kind of Engineering muscle that has helped Meesho become the e-commerce giant that it is today. We value speed over perfection, and see failures as opportunities to become better. We’ve taken steps to inculcate a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset’ across our engineering teams, making us grow and move fast. We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member - and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication. As Software Development Engineer- II -Data, you will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback. We know how to party as hard as we work! If we aren’t building unparalleled tech solutions, you can find us debating the plot points of our favourite books and games – or even gossipping over chai. So, if a day filled with building impactful solutions with a fun team sounds appealing to you, join us.

About The Role

Does digging deep for data and turning it into useful, impactful insights get you excited? Then you could be our next Software Development Engineer - II - Data.

In this role, you will oversee your entire team’s work, ensuring that each individual is working towards achieving their personal goals and Meesho’s organisational goals. Moreover, you will keep an eye on all engineering projects and ensure the team is not straying from the right track.

You will also be tasked with directing programming activities, evaluating system performance, and designing new programs and features for smooth functioning.

What Will You Do

• Curate, build and transform raw data in scalable information
• Plan long-term strategies and projects for junior engineers
• Keep a closer look on various projects and monitor the progress
• Carry on smooth collaborations with the sales and engineering teams
• Provide management mentorship for junior team members and set the tone for holistic growth
• Ensure everyone is on the same page and taking ownership of their respective projects
• Make extracted data accessible so that organisations can use it to optimise performance

What You Will Need

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science
• At least 2 to 4 years of professional experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with Big Data systems involving Kafka, Apache Spark/EMR, Hive/Impala, Delta lake, Presto and Airflow
• 1 to 2 years of hands‑on experience in implementation and performance tuning Spark/Deltalake/Presto implementations for terabytes scale
• Experience developing software code in one or more programming languages (Java, Scala, Python)
• 1to 2 years of experience in building streaming solutions using Apache Flink/Spark Streaming/Samza
• Good understanding of AWS BigData stack

Good to Have

• Having been a contributor/commitor to the big data stack
• Data modeling experience and end-to-end data pipelining experience
• Knowledge of OLAP data cubes and BI tools
• Working knowledge of ELK, Redis and MYSQL
• Knowledge of RxJava, Java Springboot and Microservices architecture