OPEN ROLE — VIA SYMPHONI HR

Data Engineer.

ChennaiHybrid4–8 yearsPosted 2026-10-14

This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.

About the organisation.

Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. They operate at a significant scale, leveraging advanced technology to provide secure and reliable banking solutions to millions of customers worldwide. The organization fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.

About the role.

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust systems that collect, store, process, and analyze data. You will play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning models and optimize performance. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact data products within a dynamic, agile environment.

What you will do.

  • Design and maintain scalable data pipelines to ensure the transfer of durable and consistent data.
  • Implement and manage data warehouses and data lakes that adhere to strict security and performance standards.
  • Develop sophisticated processing and analysis algorithms to handle complex data volumes.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to build, deploy, and monitor machine learning models.
  • Lead and supervise a team, providing guidance, allocating resources, and supporting professional development.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and lead engineering initiatives to improve system stability and throughput.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver high-performing solutions using agile delivery methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with risk controls, performance standards, and service-level expectations.
  • Act as a technical advisor and point of contact for stakeholders across the organization.

What you bring.

  • 4–8 years of professional experience in data engineering or a related field.
  • Strong expertise in data pipelines, data warehousing, and data lakes.
  • Proficiency in Oracle, SQL Server, and AWR analysis.
  • Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
  • Knowledge of microservices and containerized architecture.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git.
  • Experience with performance testing and engineering in cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of data products and catalog services.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence decision-making processes.
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