Data Engineer II

Location: DLF Downtown1, Chennai, IN

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, TN

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience designing scalable, automated, and reliable data pipelines and data processing systems.

• Strong theoretical knowledge of data engineering concepts, data structures, and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python and PySpark.

• Strong proficiency in SQL.

• Hands-on experience with Databricks for data engineering, including notebook development, job orchestration, Delta Lake, and performance optimization.

• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, or Beam.

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS or GCP.

• Exposure to orchestration platforms such as Airflow or Kubeflow.

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently within a cross-functional team.

• Basic understanding of version control tools such as GitHub, SVN, or CVS.

• Understanding of Agile framework and delivery practices.

• Conceptual knowledge of cloud-based distributed or hybrid data warehousing solutions and Data Lake architecture would be a plus.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted development and implementation using tools such as Claude Code, Databricks Genie, or similar AI-based development platforms would be a plus.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with team members to understand technical requirements and take ownership of development, unit testing, analytics, data products, and data engineering deliverables.

• Build efficient and scalable code to transform raw data into reliable datasets for analysis, reporting, and data modeling.

• Collaborate with other data engineers to implement a shared technical vision and best practices.

• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, from concept and design to release and support.

• Discuss requirements with the Product Owner team, create JIRA tickets wherever necessary, and update work logs regularly.

• Ensure data quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability of data pipelines and solutions.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.