Position:

Associate Data Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description

Location: Ahmedabad / India
Role Type: Full-time
Shift Model: 24×7 Rotational Shift-Based Support

Role Summary

The Associate Data Engineer will support, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise data pipelines across the Azure ecosystem. The role focuses on incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of data workflows supporting analytics and reporting platforms. Depending on experience, the engineer will operate as first-line support and exhibit skills on advanced troubleshooting and fixes.

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Support & Monitoring

• Monitor and support DataOps pipelines across Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and related services.
• Identify pipeline failures, performance degradation, and data quality issues.
• Ensure SLA adherence and operational stability in a 24×7 production environment.

Incident Management & Troubleshooting

• Perform troubleshooting of failed pipelines, Databricks jobs, and Python/PySpark scripts.
• Execute resolution (job restarts, pipeline re-runs, alert analysis) and escalate when needed.
• Perform deep-dive analysis, identify root causes, and implement permanent fixes.
• Conduct and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring and high-severity incidents.

Development & Fix Implementation

• Analyze and fix issues in Python, PySpark, SQL, and pipeline configurations.
• Improve error handling, stability, and performance of data workflows.
• Follow change management and deployment processes for production fixes.

Power BI & Data Validation

• Support Power BI datasets and dashboards, including refresh failures and data inconsistencies.
• Validate data accuracy, completeness, and freshness across pipelines and reporting layers.
• Resolve advanced data/model issues and performance concerns.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as escalation support (L2) and guide L1 engineers during incidents.
• Maintain runbooks, incident records, and shift handover documentation.
• Identify automation and monitoring improvements to reduce operational overhead.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1–2 years of work experience
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, or similar data pipelines technologies.
• Strong understanding of Python programming and OOP concepts.
• Working knowledge of PySpark and data processing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Power BI dataset refreshes and data troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data science concepts (descriptive statistics, regression, time series).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a 24×7 rotational shift model.

Location:

IN-GJ-Ahmedabad, India-Ognaj (eInfochips)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Engineering Services