Data Engineer/ DevOps - Enterprise Big Data Platform at Merck Group · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 1 - 8 years · ₹8L - ₹14L / yr · Posted 30 Dec 2022

The Merck Data Engineering Team is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting automated end-to-end data pipelines and applications on Merck’s data management and global analytics platform (Palantir Foundry, Hadoop, AWS and other components).
The Foundry platform comprises multiple different technology stacks, which are hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure or on-premise Merck’s own data centers. Developing pipelines and applications on Foundry requires:
• Proficiency in SQL / Java / Python (Python required; all 3 not necessary)
• Proficiency in PySpark for distributed computation
• Familiarity with Postgres and ElasticSearch
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and basic design/visual competency
• Familiarity with common databases (e.g. JDBC, mySQL, Microsoft SQL). Not all types required
This position will be project based and may work across multiple smaller projects or a single large project utilizing an agile project methodology.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Develop data pipelines by ingesting various data sources – structured and un-structured – into Palantir Foundry
• Participate in end to end project lifecycle, from requirements analysis to go-live and operations of an application
• Acts as business analyst for developing requirements for Foundry pipelines
• Review code developed by other data engineers and check against platform-specific standards, cross-cutting concerns, coding and configuration standards and functional specification of the pipeline
• Document technical work in a professional and transparent way. Create high quality technical documentation
• Work out the best possible balance between technical feasibility and business requirements (the latter can be quite strict)
• Deploy applications on Foundry platform infrastructure with clearly defined checks
• Implementation of changes and bug fixes via Merck's change management framework and according to system engineering practices (additional training will be provided)
• DevOps project setup following Agile principles (e.g. Scrum)
• Besides working on projects, act as third level support for critical applications; analyze and resolve complex incidents/problems. Debug problems across a full stack of Foundry and code based on Python, Pyspark, and Java
• Work closely with business users, data scientists/analysts to design physical data models

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We are looking for a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our growing data team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, PySpark, Data Modeling, and Power BI, with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data solutions. The role requires working closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and analytics teams to build robust data pipelines and semantic models that enable data-driven decision-making.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Python and PySpark development.
- Expertise in building and optimizing Data Engineering solutions and ETL pipelines.
- Strong understanding of Data Modeling concepts (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Dimensional Modeling).
- Experience with Power BI Data Modeling and Semantic Layer development.
- Proficiency in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Experience designing and managing Semantic Models in Power BI.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Exposure to modern data platforms like Databricks.
- Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks.
1st virtual , 2nd round F2F
Python pyspark, SQL, data engineer
5+yrs
9+yrs
Bangalore/Hyderabad
immediate to 15days.
Must have experience in Java
Must have experience in Spark
Must have experience in ETL coding
Strong expertise in coding
🚨 WE ARE HIRING – SENIOR DATA ENGINEER | BANGALORE 🚨
Looking for experienced Senior Data Engineers with strong expertise in PySpark, Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and Data Modeling!
🔹 Role: Senior Data Engineer
🔹 Experience: 7+ Years
🔹 Location: Bangalore
🔹 CTC: Up to 26 LPA
🔹 Notice Period: Immediate to 10 Days Preferred
💻 Mandatory Skills
✅ PySpark
✅ Oracle SQL / PL/SQL
✅ Data Modeling & Design / Modernization
✅ Python
✅ ETL
✅ Data Pipelines
⚙️ Good to Have / Ecosystem Skills
✅ Kafka
✅ Hadoop
✅ AWS / Azure / GCP
✅ Git
✅ JIRA
📌 Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using PySpark
• Work extensively with Oracle SQL/PLSQL for data processing and transformation
• Design and implement data models and data architecture
• Work on data design and modernization initiatives
• Develop and optimize ETL processes and data pipelines
• Handle large volumes of data using PySpark and Python
• Work with technologies such as Kafka, Hadoop, and Cloud platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions
• Use Git and JIRA for version control and project tracking
📩 Interested candidates can share their updated CV along with:
Total Experience:
Relevant PySpark Experience:
Relevant Oracle SQL/PLSQL Experience:
Data Modeling Experience:
Current Location:
Notice Period:
Current CTC:
Expected CTC:
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🚨 Hiring: Data Engineer | PySpark + Python + SQL
We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join our team!
🔹 Experience: 5 to 9 Years
🔹 Locations: Bangalore / Hyderabad
🔹 Interview Process:
• 1st Round – Virtual
• 2nd Round – Face-to-Face (Karat Test)
🔑 Key Skills:
✅ PySpark
✅ SQL
✅ Python
✅ ETL
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Senior Data Engineer – PySpark & Oracle
Experience: 7+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Notice Period: Immediate to 10 Days
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in Data Modeling, Data Design & Modernization
- Primary skills: PySpark, Oracle SQL/PLSQL
- Secondary skills: Python, ETL & Data Pipelines
- Experience with Kafka and Hadoop
- Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP
- Good knowledge of Git and JIRA
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and modernize scalable data models and data architecture.
- Develop and optimize data processing solutions using PySpark and Oracle SQL/PLSQL.
- Build and maintain robust ETL workflows and data pipelines.
- Work with Kafka, Hadoop, and cloud platforms for data processing and integration.
- Perform data transformation, optimization, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with technical teams on data design, development, testing, and deployment.
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🚨 Hiring: Data Engineer
🔹 Experience: 5–9 Years
🔹 Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad
🔹 Skills: PySpark, Python, SQL, ETL, CI/CD, Data Modeling
🔹 Process: L1 Virtual → L2 F2F Karat Test
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🔹 Positions: Immediate requirement
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Data Engineer - Remote
Nearshore engineer on a team converting SAS code to Python and SQL on Databricks using generative AI. You will work with the existing accelerators, own deliverables end to end, and communicate directly with client and partner stakeholders.
Required for both:
4+ years of professional data or software engineering experience
Strong Python and SQL
Hands-on Databricks (Unity Catalog, Workflows, Databricks Asset Bundles)
GitLab CI/CD: pipelines, merge request workflows, automated testing
Git branching and code review discipline
Clear written and spoken English with client-facing partners
Demonstrated ownership: scoping, delivering, and flagging risk without prompting
Focus: Pipeline reliability, validation, and delivery of converted code.
Responsibilities:
Build and run the pipelines that process SAS inventories and converted outputs
Validate converted code for parity against SAS outputs (row counts, checksums, schema, data types)
Own deployment through DABs and GitLab CI/CD
Manage Unity Catalog objects, permissions, and environment promotion
Troubleshoot job failures and performance issues
Required:
Spark and Delta Lake performance tuning
Data validation and reconciliation experience
Infrastructure as code or DAB-based deployment experience
Nice to have:
SAS reading ability, healthcare data exposure, Azure.
We are looking for a skilled Python & PySpark Developer with strong expertise in Big Data technologies, Spark, SQL/PL-SQL, and REST API development using Flask or Django. The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable data pipelines, processing large datasets, developing APIs, and working with distributed computing frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines using PySpark and Apache Spark.
- Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL and PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects.
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Flask or Django.
- Develop robust Python applications for data engineering and backend services.
- Process and analyze large-scale datasets using Big Data technologies.
- Optimize Spark jobs for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Integrate APIs with internal and external systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Application Developers.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements.
- Follow coding standards, version control, and CI/CD best practices.
Mandatory Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python programming.
- Hands-on experience with PySpark and Apache Spark.
- Strong SQL coding skills.
- Experience with PL/SQL development.
- Experience in Big Data ecosystem.
- REST API development using Flask or Django.
- Experience in developing and consuming Python APIs.
- Knowledge of data processing, ETL, and distributed computing.
- Experience with Git/version control.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, HDFS, YARN).
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming technologies.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4–8+ years of experience in Python and Big Data development (can be adjusted based on the role).
Required Experience
- Strong hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark.
- Extensive experience writing optimized SQL and PL/SQL code.
- Experience developing REST APIs using Flask or Django.
- Experience working with large-scale data processing and ETL pipelines.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Mandatory Skills: Python, PySpark, SQL Coding, Apache Spark, Big Data, Flask/Django (REST API), PL/SQL, Python APIs.
Company Name – Wissen Technology
Group of companies in India – Wissen Technology & Wissen Infotech
Work Location – Whitefield, Bangalore
Website and Company profile:
www.wissen.com
LinkedIn Page:
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About Wissen Technology:
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About Role :
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain data transformation pipelines using java Spark
- Develop and optimize large-scale/CPU intensive data processing using Apache Spark
- Orchestrate workflows using Airflow
- Implement data quality checks, testing, and monitoring for pipeline. Good to have exposer into managing metadata, cataloguing, and lineage
- Support schema evolution, backfills, and incremental processing
- Ensure pipelines meet SLAs for freshness, reliability, and performance
- Expertise/working knowledge in Spark and HBase(semantic layer, virtual datasets, Reflections)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with
- HBase
- Apache Spark
- Experience with HBase or similar lakehouse query engines
- Airflow
- Understanding of data catalogs and lineage (e.g., OpenLineage, DataHub, Apache Polaris , openlineage)
- Proficiency in Java
- Experience with Git-based development and CI/CD
Nice-to-Have Skills
- OpenTable format/Iceberg ,Apache Arrow
- CDC-based analytics pipelines
- Cloud platforms (AWS)
- Kubernetes-based data platforms







