Senior Data Engineer

Position Purpose:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize our data pipelines and backend services. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java and API development, with deep expertise in MongoDB and cloud infrastructure to ensure scalable and high-performance data design.
• We are looking for top-notch, energetic talent to keep up with the industrys momentum and support the Development efforts.
• The candidate should be able to independently design, build, debug, maintain, and enhance Data solutions while collaborating effectively with Onshore stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Design and implement robust, scalable data pipelines and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Database Aspects: Lead the design of MongoDB schemas/data modeling, optimize complex queries, and manage indexing strategies to ensure high availability and low latency.
• API Integration: Develop and maintain secure, high-performance RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage data workloads on cloud platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP), leveraging managed services for compute and storage.
• Performance Tuning: Conduct deep-dive analysis of system bottlenecks and implement performance optimizations across the data stack.
• Code Quality: Perform rigorous code reviews and implement automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) to maintain high software quality standards.
• Able to communicate effectively with IT teams as well as Business Teams
• Closely work with Dev teams/BA to resolve technical & business issues and to develop a good understanding of the project objectives.
• Must have good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to communicate effectively with IT teams as well as Business Teams

Contributing Responsibilities

• Team player
• Effectively communicate work and delivery status
• Adhere to timelines set for delivery
• Open to adaptation of new technology, learning and implementation within the project.
• Able to integrate in a French-Indian agile extended team

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Experience of 6-8 years in Data Engineering field with working experience in Mongo DB, API Integration and cloud infrastructure
• Expert proficiency in Java and experience with modern frameworks (Spring Boot).
• Advanced knowledge of MongoDB (Aggregation framework, Sharding, Replication, and Atlas).
• Mastery of REST API design principles, OAuth2, and API Gateway management.
• Proven experience with cloud environments
• Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Good knowledge and experience of writing complex SQL queries.
• Proficient in analytical skills (required)
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills (required)
• Experience in working in Agile environment
• Knowledge of Payments and/or Card Payments is a nice to have