Senior Data Engineer with AI and Cloud Expertise

Data Engineer with AI Skills

Req ID: 374112 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Data Engineer with AI Skills to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead and execute the migration of an existing Data Lake to a modern Lakehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, cloud-native technologies (AWS), and modern data platforms, along with hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and prompt engineering to accelerate development, migration, and testing processes.

The role demands a hands-on engineer who can independently design, code, migrate, and validate large-scale data systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Platform Migration

• Design and execute migration from traditional Data Lake architecture to Lakehouse architecture
• Modernize data platforms using:
• Apache Spark
• Apache Iceberg / Open Table formats
• Snowflake / Cloud Data Warehouse
• Refactor and migrate existing data pipelines to AWS cloud-native services

2. Code Migration & Modernization

• Analyze and migrate legacy codebases (Java / ETL pipelines) to cloud-native architectures
• Optimize existing workflows for performance, scalability, and cost
• Ensure adherence to best practices in distributed data processing

3. AI-Assisted Engineering

• Use AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to:
• Accelerate code migration and transformation
• Automate repetitive development tasks
• Improve developer productivity
• Apply Prompt Engineering techniques to:
• Generate optimized code solutions
• Automate documentation
• Streamline data pipeline transformations

4. Testing & Validation Automation

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks for migrated pipelines
• Use AI-assisted tools to:
• Generate test cases
• Validate data integrity and consistency
• Ensure high-quality delivery with robust CI/CD and testing practices

5. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

• Build and manage cloud-native data architectures on AWS, including:
• Data storage and compute services
• Scalable processing pipelines
• Implement infrastructure following DevOps and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) methodologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

• Strong programming expertise in Java
• Hands-on experience with:
• Apache Spark (mandatory)
• Apache Iceberg / Delta Lake or similar table formats
• Snowflake or equivalent data warehouse technologies
• Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture principles

Cloud Expertise

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, etc.)
• Experience building cloud-native, distributed data solutions

AI & Automation Skills

• Proven experience using AI tools for development and productivity
• Strong Prompt Engineering skills for:
• Code generation
• Migration acceleration
• Automated testing

Data Engineering Expertise

• Experience with large-scale data migration projects
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline orchestration
• Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks

Testing & DevOps

• Experience in automated testing frameworks for data pipelines
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Interview Process Expectations

Candidates will be assessed on:

• Hands-on coding skills (Java / Spark)
• Use of tools and platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Iceberg)
• Real-time code migration scenarios
• Application of AI tools & prompt engineering
• Testing strategies and automation of data pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale enterprise data migrations
• Exposure to modern data architectures (Lakehouse, Data Mesh)

Certifications in AWS / Data Engineering / Cloud Platforms

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Experience Level

Senior Level