Data Engineer
Ascentt-India
Apply to this jobAscentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We’re hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.
Data Engineer – Enterprise Data Platforms & AI-Driven Engineering | |
We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Data Engineer to join our high-performance engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in designing and building scalable enterprise-grade data platforms, modern data pipelines, and cloud-based analytics architectures. This role requires both strong technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across the organization. | |
Key Responsibilities | |
Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large-scale enterprise data processing. | |
Build robust ETL/ELT workflows using modern orchestration frameworks and cloud-native technologies. | |
Develop and manage enterprise data architectures using platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. | |
Work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across multiple enterprise systems. | |
Architect high-performance data engineering solutions capable of processing large volumes of data efficiently. | |
Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, analytics teams, and product teams to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions. | |
Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. | |
Implement data quality, governance, monitoring, security, and observability best practices. | |
Optimize data processing performance, storage strategies, and cost efficiency in cloud environments. | |
Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot effectively to improve engineering productivity and code quality. | |
Contribute to enterprise-level solution design, platform modernization, and innovation initiatives. | |
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical mentoring. | |
Required Skills & Experience | |
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related enterprise data platform roles. | |
Strong hands-on experience in building enterprise-scale data pipelines and distributed data processing systems. | |
Deep expertise in Python programming for data engineering applications. | |
Strong experience with: | |
Databricks | |
Snowflake | |
Data orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, or equivalent) | |
Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP | |
Experience handling very large datasets in enterprise environments. | |
Strong understanding of data lake, lakehouse, and modern data warehouse architectures. | |
Experience with Spark / PySpark and distributed computing frameworks. | |
Good understanding of data modeling, data governance, metadata management, and performance tuning. | |
Experience working with APIs, streaming pipelines, and batch processing frameworks. | |
Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps, and infrastructure automation for data platforms. | |
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot. | |
Soft Skills | |
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. | |
Ability to work closely with cross-functional business and technical teams. | |
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities. | |
Ability to mentor, guide, and support engineering teams. | |
Self-driven, proactive, and capable of operating in fast-paced enterprise environments. | |
Strong ownership mindset and commitment to engineering excellence. | |
Preferred Qualifications | |
Experience in enterprise-scale analytics or AI/ML data platforms. | |
Exposure to real-time data processing and event-driven architectures. | |
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. | |
Understanding of enterprise security and compliance requirements. | |
Prior experience working in high-performance engineering or consulting teams is a plus. | |
What We Are Looking For | |
We are looking for engineers who are: | |
Passionate about solving complex data engineering challenges. | |
Comfortable working with large-scale enterprise data ecosystems. | |
Capable of designing architecture, not just writing code. | |
Eager to innovate and adopt modern AI-assisted engineering practices. | |
Strong team players with leadership potential and excellent communication abilities. | |
Summary
Design, develop, optimize large-scale data pipelines and cloud-based analytics solutions.
Job title
Data Engineer
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Pune or Indore, India; remote options not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India