Job Description:
Business Title
Data Engineer
Years of Experience
Min 6 and max upto 10.
Job Descreption
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and AI-driven data products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
The ideal candidate will have expertise in BigQuery, Python, and cloud-native tools, along with hands-on experience in machine learning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and data governance.
You will play a key role in supporting scalable, secure, and intelligent data systems that power business insights and AI applications.
Must have skills
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with cloud-based data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, especially BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, and Cloud Functions.
• Familiarity with Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, Dialogflow, and AI model deployment.
• Proficient in building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools in data workflows.
• Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases/search, prompt engineering is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Strong SQL skills with a focus on BigQuery SQL.
• Experience with Spark or distributed data processing frameworks. (Good to have)
• Comfortable with API development, webhooks, and using tools like Postman.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Good to have skills
1.Familiarity with other Cloud technologies
2.Working experience on JIRA and Agile
3.Stakeholder communication
4. Microsoft Office
5. Cross functional team work internally and with external clients
6. Team Lead
7. Requirement gathering
Key responsibiltes
Must Have
- Data Pipeline Development:
Build and optimize scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Dataflow, Cloud Composer, and BigQuery.
- Cloud Infrastructure:
Design and deploy data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services like Cloud Functions, Vertex AI, BigQuery, and GCS.
- Data Management:
Ensure high data quality, governance, and privacy compliance across all stages of the data lifecycle.
- API Development:
Design and consume APIs for data interaction and AI integration; use tools like Postman to test and document.
- Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, product, engineering, and compliance.
Good to have
- AI & ML Integration:
Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to deploy models using Vertex AI, support BigQuery ML, and integrate sentiment analysis and prompt engineering workflows.
- Conversational AI & RAG Systems:
Support development of intelligent applications using Dialogflow, webhooks, vector search, and retrieval-augmented generation methods.
- Automation & CI/CD:
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows, ensuring reliability and reproducibility.
- Performance & Optimization:
Optimize BigQuery SQL and Spark processes for cost and speed efficiency in handling large datasets.
Education Qulification
1. Bachelor’s or Master Degree or equivalent Degree
Certification If Any
1. GCP Professional Data Engineer/Architect Certification.
2. Snowflake Associate / Core
Shift timing
12 PM to 9 PM and / or 2 PM to 11 PM - IST time zone
Location:
DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free ZoneBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentTop Skills
What We Do
Merkle is a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company. For over 30 years, Fortune 1,000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios. We work with world-class brands like Dell, T-Mobile, Samsung, GEICO, Regions, Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Lilly, Sanofi, NBC Universal, DIRECTV, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, and many others to build and execute customer-centric business strategies. With more than 9,600 smart, dedicated people in more than 50 offices around the world, we are still growing at a rate that outpaces the market, with 2019 net revenue of $1.1 billion.






