Senior Data Engineer

Overview We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies with more than $79 Billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that each generate more than $1 Billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, located around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals. We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this Winning with Purpose. For more information on PepsiCo and the opportunities it holds, visit www.pepsico.com. Responsibilities 8+ years of overall technology experience that includes at least 3+ years of hands-on software development, Azure data engineering, and systems architecture. 3+ years of experience in SQL optimization and performance tuning Experience with data modelling, data warehousing, and building high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets. Current skills in following technologies: Python/SQL Orchestration platforms: Azure data bricks Relational databases: Postgres, MySQL, or equivalents MPP data systems: Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, or similar Cloud platforms: Azure Version control (e.g., GitHub) and familiarity with deployment, CI/CD tools. Fluent with Agile processes and tools such as Jira or Pivotal Tracker Experience with running and scaling applications on the cloud infrastructure and containerized services like Kubernetes is a plus. Understanding of metadata management, data lineage, and data glossaries is a plus. Important Disclaimer : The candidate is required to work for 4 weekends in a quarter (you may be required to work only on Saturday or Sunday or Sat & Sun) and basis that you'll get compensatory off. Please note that this role will be based ONLY in India. The role does not involve any movement to other PepsiCo offices outside India in future Qualifications Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management. Proven track record of leading, mentoring data teams. Strong change manager. Comfortable with change, especially that which arises through company growth. Able to lead a team effectively through times of change. Ability to understand and translate business requirements into data and technical requirements. High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously. Positive and flexible attitude to enable adjusting to different needs in an ever-changing environment. Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable managing trade-offs. Foster a team culture of accountability, communication, and self-management. Proactively drives impact and engagement while bringing others along. Consistently attain/exceed individual and team goals Ability to lead others without direct authority in a matrixed environment. Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity by actively seeking out new knowledge, asking insightful questions, and exploring innovative solutions to challenges Competencies Highly influential and having the ability to educate challenging stakeholders on the role of data and its purpose in the business. Understands both the engineering and business side of the Data Products released. Places the user in the centre of decision making. Teams up and collaborates for speed, agility, and innovation. Experience with and embraces agile methodologies. Strong negotiation and decision-making skill. Experience managing and working with globally distributed teams. At PepsiCo, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented and dedicated employees. Our Employee Value Proposition is built on a foundation of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and your contributions are celebrated. Join us to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that values sustainability, community engagement, and ethical practices.


8+ years of overall technology experience that includes at least 3+ years of hands-on software development, Azure data engineering, and systems architecture. 3+ years of experience in SQL optimization and performance tuning Experience with data modelling, data warehousing, and building high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets. Current skills in following technologies: Python/SQL Orchestration platforms: Azure data bricks Relational databases: Postgres, MySQL, or equivalents MPP data systems: Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, or similar Cloud platforms: Azure Version control (e.g., GitHub) and familiarity with deployment, CI/CD tools. Fluent with Agile processes and tools such as Jira or Pivotal Tracker Experience with running and scaling applications on the cloud infrastructure and containerized services like Kubernetes is a plus. Understanding of metadata management, data lineage, and data glossaries is a plus. Important Disclaimer : The candidate is required to work for 4 weekends in a quarter (you may be required to work only on Saturday or Sunday or Sat & Sun) and basis that you'll get compensatory off. Please note that this role will be based ONLY in India. The role does not involve any movement to other PepsiCo offices outside India in future


Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management. Proven track record of leading, mentoring data teams. Strong change manager. Comfortable with change, especially that which arises through company growth. Able to lead a team effectively through times of change. Ability to understand and translate business requirements into data and technical requirements. High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously. Positive and flexible attitude to enable adjusting to different needs in an ever-changing environment. Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable managing trade-offs. Foster a team culture of accountability, communication, and self-management. Proactively drives impact and engagement while bringing others along. Consistently attain/exceed individual and team goals Ability to lead others without direct authority in a matrixed environment. Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity by actively seeking out new knowledge, asking insightful questions, and exploring innovative solutions to challenges Competencies Highly influential and having the ability to educate challenging stakeholders on the role of data and its purpose in the business. Understands both the engineering and business side of the Data Products released. Places the user in the centre of decision making. Teams up and collaborates for speed, agility, and innovation. Experience with and embraces agile methodologies. Strong negotiation and decision-making skill. Experience managing and working with globally distributed teams. At PepsiCo, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented and dedicated employees. Our Employee Value Proposition is built on a foundation of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and your contributions are celebrated. Join us to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that values sustainability, community engagement, and ethical practices.