Sr Associate Data Engineer

Location: Gurugram

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong hands-on skills in GCP, Hive, Spark, and Python. The candidate will be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high‑quality data delivery for business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines on GCP using industry best practices.
• Work extensively with Hive, Spark, and Python for data ingestion, transformation, and processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and convert them into technical solutions.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members when required.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong experience in Data Engineering (6–8 years).
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Hive, Spark, Python
  • Data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes
• Good understanding of distributed systems and cloud-based data platforms.
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodology.
• Familiarity with tools such as Git, JIRA, Confluence.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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