Lead Software Engineer
Let’s be unstoppable together!
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.
Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable data solutions in a cloud-native environment. This role involves designing robust data pipelines, optimizing data warehouse performance, and working with in-house tools to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Python, and SQL.
- Architect and implement data warehouse solutions on Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Learn and work extensively with in-house data tools and frameworks, contributing to their enhancement and integration.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all data assets.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data engineering.
- Drive performance tuning, cost optimization, and automation of data workflows.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on cloud-based data solutions.
- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQLfor data processing and transformation.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
- Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and data architecture.
- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal tools and technologies.
- Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow,
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:
- Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
- Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
- Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
- Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
- Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
- Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
- Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone
Location
This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore
Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in data engineering with cloud-based data solutions.
- Proficiency in Python for data processing and transformation.
- Proficiency in PySpark for large-scale data processing.
- Proficiency in SQL for data processing and transformation.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
- Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
- Experience with version control (Git).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to learn and adapt to internal/in-house tools and technologies.
- Strong communication and leadership skills; mentoring junior engineers.
Circana Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Circana and has not been reviewed or approved by Circana.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO for many exempt roles and paid holidays are frequently highlighted. Feedback suggests these time‑off policies are a notable strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available in the U.S. and is described as competitive and well‑received. Company communications emphasize equal/neutral parental leave, reinforcing family support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of extras—such as adoption assistance, tuition/educational assistance, volunteer time off, and EAP—adds to the overall package. Feedback suggests these lifestyle‑oriented offerings complement core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Circana Insights
What We Do
Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition. Circana is hiring! To view our current openings, please visit our IRI and NPD LinkedIn company pages.








