Principal Consultant- Data Engineer, Azure+Python+ Kafka

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Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant-Data Engineer, Azure+Python

• Hands on experience with Azure, pyspark, and Python with Kafka

• Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud resources to ensure efficient utilization and cost-effectiveness.

• Implement and maintain security measures to protect data and systems within the Azure environment, including IAM policies, security groups, and encryption mechanisms.

• Develop application programs using Big Data technologies like Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, etc

• Build data pipelines by building ETL processes (Extract-Transform-Load)

• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for cloud-based applications and data.

• Responsible for analysing business and functional requirements which involves a review of existing system configurations and operating methodologies as well as understanding evolving business needs

• Analyse requirements/User stories at the business meetings and strategize the impact of requirements on different platforms/applications, convert the business requirements into technical requirements

• Participating in design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules and/or potential problems

• Understand current application infrastructure and suggest Cloud based solutions which reduces operational cost, requires minimal maintenance but provides high availability with improved security

• Perform unit testing on the modified software to ensure that the new functionality is working as expected while existing functionalities continue to work in the same way

• Coordinate with release management, other supporting teams to deploy changes in production environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in designing, implementing data pipelines, build data applications, data migration on Azure

• Experience of Databricks will be added advantage

• Strong experience in Python and SQL

• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for cloud-based environments.

• Experience with monitoring tools and implementing proactive measures to ensure system availability and performance.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed, cloud-based environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Master's Degree-Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical.

• Azure Data Engineering & Cloud certifications, Databricks certifications

• Experience of working with Oracle ERP

• Experience with multiple data integration technologies and cloud platforms

• Knowledge of Change & Incident Management process

Why join Genpact?

• Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation

• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter

• Accelerate your career – Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities

• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day

• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the tech shapers and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.

Let's build tomorrow together.

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JobPrincipal Consultant

Primary LocationIndia-Hyderabad

ScheduleFull-time

Education LevelMaster's / Equivalent

Job PostingSep 10, 2025, 9:23:18 AM

Unposting DateNov 9, 2025, 12:29:00 PM

Master Skills ListDigital

Job CategoryFull Time