Lead Software Engineer

Let's be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We're a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable data solutions in a cloud-native environment. This role involves designing robust data pipelines, optimizing data warehouse performance, and working with in-house tools to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Python, and SQL.
Architect and implement data warehouse solutions on Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Learn and work extensively with in-house data tools and frameworks, contributing to their enhancement and integration.
Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all data assets.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data engineering.
Drive performance tuning, cost optimization, and automation of data workflows.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical design discussions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7–10 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on cloud-based data solutions.
Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQLfor data processing and transformation.
Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and data architecture.
Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal tools and technologies.
Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow,
Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore

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Sr MGR II, Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer