Junior Data Engineer

Company Description The Datalytix Solutions is a modern data consulting firm that helps organizations unlock the true value of their data. The company specializes in building scalable data platforms, simplifying analytics, and guiding digital transformation journeys. From cloud-native data lakes to business dashboards, The Datalytix Solutions enables teams to make smarter, faster decisions. By combining technical expertise with strategic thinking, the firm supports a shift from reactive reporting to proactive intelligence. Clients rely on The Datalytix Solutions to centralize data, implement governance frameworks, and define future-ready analytics roadmaps.

Role Description The Junior Data Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai. This role involves assisting in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data platforms, including ETL processes and data warehousing solutions. The Junior Data Engineer will support data modeling efforts, help optimize data structures, and ensure data quality and reliability across systems. Day-to-day tasks include working with senior engineers on data integration projects, collaborating with analytics teams to provide clean and structured data, and documenting data flows and technical processes. The role also includes monitoring data workflows, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement of the data ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in core Data Engineering and Data Warehousing.
• Candidates should possess skills in Data Modeling and Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Data Analytics to support reporting and insights.
• Familiarity with SQL and at least one programming language commonly used in data engineering (such as Python or Scala) is beneficial.
• Experience or coursework related to cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technologies are expected.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Delta Lakehouse concepts — lakehouse vs lake vs warehouse, ACID on object storage, medallion pattern
• Databricks & its best practices — notebooks/jobs, clusters, DLT, Unity Catalog
• Strong SQL + PySpark/Spark fundamentals; one cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP); Git

Nice to have: DLT/Unity Catalog lineage, Airflow/dbt, streaming, Databricks DE Associate certification. ⚡

Immediate joiner only — you should be able to start right away, no notice period pending. 💰 Compensation is competitive; specific salary details are disclosed once you've applied and been shortlisted.

Apply: https://www.thedatalytix.com/careers