Data Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team and drive the development of scalable, high-performance data solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Oracle, SQL, Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark, along with extensive experience in enterprise data platforms, data integration, and modernization initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing data pipelines, enabling large-scale data processing, and supporting business-critical analytics and reporting solutions.
- Role: Data Engineer
- Location: Hyderabad
- Experience: 5 to 8 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark.
- Build high-performance data ingestion, transformation, and processing frameworks for enterprise data platforms.
- Optimize Oracle databases, SQL queries, Spark jobs, and large-scale data processing workloads.
- Develop and support real-time and batch data integration solutions using Oracle GoldenGate, CDC, Kafka, and related technologies.
- Implement data migration and modernization strategies across legacy and cloud-based platforms.
- Design and maintain robust data models, data warehouses, and analytical datasets.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Implement automation, monitoring, and operational best practices for data platforms.
- Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across enterprise data environments.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
- Support cloud-based data engineering initiatives and enterprise modernization programs.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 5-8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Big Data, and Data Platform development.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle databases and Apache Spark ecosystems.
- Advanced programming skills in Python, PySpark, and/or Scala.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
- Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines for enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling techniques, and dimensional modeling.
- Experience working with large-scale distributed data processing platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate, Change Data Capture (CDC), Kafka, and enterprise integration technologies.
- Experience with data migration, platform modernization, and performance optimization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and operational best practices.
- Experience working in Agile development and delivery environments.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices and solution design.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."