Data Engineer
ShyftLabs Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Software Development · 201-500 employees
About the role
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot data pipelines while providing technical support for client-based projects. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical issues and optimize data workflows.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 2–4 years of relevant data engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark. Candidates must have prior experience working on client-based projects and possess strong troubleshooting skills.
Benefits
Full description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a client-focused engagement, with responsibilities split evenly between production support and technical/development work. This role requires 2–4 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark, and prior exposure to client-based project environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing operational support duties with building and optimizing data pipelines.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support (50%) for existing data pipelines, jobs, and platforms —monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations
- Design, build, and maintain (50%) scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SQL, and Spark
- Collaborate with cross-functional and client teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Perform root-cause analysis on data/pipeline issues and implement fixes with minimal downtime
- Optimize existing data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
- Document processes, pipeline architecture, and support runbooks for knowledge continuity
- Participate in on-call/support rotations as needed for the client engagement
- Work with Databricks and/or AWS cloud environments where applicable to build or support data solutions
Basic Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience in a Data Engineering role
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark
- Prior experience working on client-based projects (mandatory)
- Ability to work across both support and development responsibilities
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills for client-facing situations
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with Databricks
- Familiarity with AWS Cloud services (e.g., S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
\nWe are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.
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