Senior Data Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 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 Senior Data Engineer with 10-14 years of expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and modern data solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in Oracle, SQL, Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark, along with a proven track record of delivering large-scale data engineering, integration, and modernization initiatives. You will play a key role in building robust data pipelines, improving data platform performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Role: Senior Data Engineer
- Location: Hyderabad
- Experience: 10 to 14 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 large-scale enterprise environments.
- Optimize Oracle databases, SQL queries, Spark applications, and data processing workloads.
- Develop real-time and batch data integration solutions using Oracle GoldenGate, CDC, Kafka, and related technologies.
- Design and implement robust data warehousing and data modeling solutions to support reporting and analytics requirements.
- Drive data migration, platform modernization, cloud adoption, and legacy transformation initiatives.
- Implement performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation strategies across data platforms.
- Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure data quality, consistency, governance, security, and compliance standards are maintained.
- Support cloud-based data engineering initiatives and enterprise data platform transformations.
- Perform code reviews and establish best practices for data engineering and development activities.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 10-14 years of experience in Data Engineering, Big Data, and Enterprise 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, database development, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT frameworks and data processing pipelines.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and data architecture principles.
- Experience handling large-scale structured and unstructured data environments.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate, Change Data Capture (CDC), Kafka, and enterprise integration technologies.
- Experience in data migration, platform modernization, and cloud transformation programs.
- Strong knowledge of distributed computing and scalable data processing architectures.
- Experience implementing monitoring, automation, and operational best practices for enterprise data platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience working within Agile development environments and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor team members and provide technical direction on complex initiatives.
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."