Data Engineer
Summary
Contract Data Engineer (Software Engineer II) in Chennai on a hybrid schedule (4 days in office), building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines and transformation workflows. Core stack: Python, dbt/Dataform, Alteryx, and GCP services like BigQuery.
Job Description
Job Title: Data Engineer (Software Engineer II) – Contract | Chennai Employment Type: Contract Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid – 4 days work from office) Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (4–8 Years) Industry: Information Technology / Data Engineering About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a fast-paced data engineering team on a contract basis. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation workflows that power critical business decisions. You'll work with modern data tools and cloud infrastructure to deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Python, dbt/Dataform, and Alteryx Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, and designers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Build and optimize data transformation logic, data models, and data quality checks Implement testing strategies, CI/CD practices, and follow agile development methodologies Work with cloud-based tools (GCP – BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Data Fusion) for data processing and orchestration Develop and maintain APIs/microservices supporting data workflows Ensure data security practices including encryption and anonymization Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging tools/technologies to improve pipeline efficiency and performance Must-Have Skills: Strong hands-on experience in Python Practical experience with dbt (Data Build Tool) or Dataform Hands-on experience with Alteryx for data preparation and wrangling Good-to-Have Skills: GCP: BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Data Fusion, Cloud SQL Apache Airflow, PySpark Terraform, Tekton (CI/CD) PostgreSQL, API development Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field 4+ years of total IT experience; 3+ years of hands-on development experience 3+ years of Alteryx experience preferred 2+ years of experience with dbt Core / Dataform / GCP tools preferred