Lead Expert - Data & AI Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: IT

Work Location: onsite

Job Title: Expert D&T Data Visualization Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Join us as a Lead Data Engineer / Associate Manager to build and scale modern data platforms that power business and scientific innovation. You'll lead data engineering initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver robust data pipelines using cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work with global stakeholders and make a meaningful impact through data-driven solutions.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Provide technical guidance, evaluate project feasibility, and drive engineering best practices across initiatives.
• Develop high-quality, modular data solutions using modern data engineering tools and frameworks.
• Manage data integration and ETL processes from multiple source systems to enterprise platforms.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance through automated testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with data scientists, modelers, BI developers, stewards, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.

We offer:

• Opportunity to lead global finance operations at scale
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Career growth in a transformation-driven environment
• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment
• Access to modern ERP systems and digital finance tools

You bring:

• 6-8 years of experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines and data platforms.
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python, PySpark, dbt, Databricks, Git, and Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), CI/CD implementation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and well-documented solutions with strong testing and automation practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in team management, project delivery, and driving technical excellence; exposure to scientific datasets, FAIR principles, or data governance is a plus.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
 
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Anindita Saha, Talent Acquisition Partner (Anindita.saha@dsm-firmenich.com)

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.