Data Engineer

About Position:

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake and dbt (data build tool) to design, build, and scale our modern data platform. You will transform raw data into clean, tested, and high-performance analytical models to support business intelligence and data science teams.

• Role: Data Engineer
• Location: Bangalore
• Experience: 3 to 8 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain modular ELT data pipelines using Snowflake and dbt across staging, intermediate, and mart layers.
• Data Modeling: Implement dimensional data modeling (Kimball methodology) and design scalable schemas.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize complex SQL queries, virtual warehouses, and incremental dbt models for cost and speed.
• Data Quality & Testing: Write automated data tests (uniqueness, relationships, custom assertions) and maintain dbt documentation.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Manage code using Git, integrate dbt projects with CI/CD deployment workflows, and handle orchestration.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Experience: 3 to 8 years of hands-on data engineering experience.
• Snowflake Skills: Deep knowledge of Snowflake architecture, virtual warehouse sizing, Time Travel, Tasks, and Streams.
• dbt Proficiency: Strong command over dbt core/cloud, macros, packages, and incremental loading strategies.
• SQL & Programming: Advanced analytical SQL skills alongside basic Python knowledge for scripting or orchestration.
• Collaboration: Familiarity with Git, Agile practices, and orchestrators like Apache Airflow or dbt Cloud

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalisation for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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