Associate Data Engineer
On-site · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest, transform, and load data from various sources to support analytics and reporting requirements. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented SQL and Python code in line with established development standards and best practices. Support data integration across data lakes, warehouses, and analytical platforms, ensuring reliable data availability. Monitor pipeline performance, investigate issues, and escalate data quality or operational concerns as required. Perform data validation and error-handling checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of data outputs. Maintain documentation for data pipelines, workflows, and transformation processes. Participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to promote quality and continuous improvement. Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver data engineering solutions that support business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Fluent in English
- Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts and data integration patterns
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and common storage services
- Basic knowledge of data modelling and warehousing principles
- Understanding of version control practices using Git
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow in a team environment
- Basic understanding of relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- 1–2 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role (including internships or academic projects)
- ITIL Certification is an advantage but not mandatory
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