Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Senior Data Engineer (Remote - India)

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of modern data platforms that empower data-driven decision-making. In this remote role based in India, you will partner with clients to understand their unique challenges, create robust architectures, and implement secure, scalable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead discovery sessions with clients to understand requirements and deliver state-of-the-art data architectures.
• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data in both batch and streaming modes.
• Implement secure, scalable data storage solutions such as warehouses and databases.
• Develop validation and testing processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Automate data collection, processing, and reporting workflows to improve efficiency.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including requirements, solution designs, and technical specifications.
• Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution architecture and proposals.
• Create reusable technical assets and participate in knowledge sharing across the team.
• Maintain up-to-date certifications and technical expertise in leading cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce content promoting the data engineering practice.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of experience in data engineering, database architecture, or data management.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data integration techniques.
• Proven experience working with multiple data sources (structured and unstructured) in both batch and streaming environments.
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools or cloud equivalents (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, dbt, Matillion, etc.).
• Proficiency with data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or Azure Synapse.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or QuickSight.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Certifications in cloud/data technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML integration.
• Experience with legacy systems like Hadoop.

Technical Stack

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
• ETL: Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, dbt, Matillion
• Data Warehousing: Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure Synapse
• Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Looker, QuickSight
• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes
• Programming: Python, Java, Scala

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and leave allowances.
• Professional growth opportunities with ongoing training and certifications.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity and innovation.

Work Mode

This role is fully remote-first with a flexible schedule and is open to candidates based in India.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity and innovation.