Data Engineer (Application Developer – Data)

About This Role

Thoughtworks India is hiring Application Developers specialising in Data Engineering through its Graduate Developer programme. Thoughtworks's data engineering teams build modern data platforms — following software engineering best practices like TDD, pair programming, and continuous delivery applied to data pipelines. You will treat data pipelines as software, not just scripts.

Key Responsibilities

• Build well-tested, version-controlled data pipelines using Python, PySpark, and dbt with TDD discipline
• Implement streaming data pipelines using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or AWS Kinesis
• Design data mesh architectures with domain ownership and self-serve data infrastructure principles
• Build data platform APIs and data product interfaces for internal data consumers
• Apply software engineering practices to data: code reviews, CI/CD for dbt/Airflow, infrastructure-as-code
• Participate in client consulting on data architecture, data governance, and platform modernisation

Requirements & Skills

• B.Tech/M.Tech from a reputed institution (2025/2026 batch)
• Strong Python programming skills; genuine interest in data engineering as a software discipline
• SQL proficiency and understanding of data warehouse / data lake concepts
• Openness to TDD, pair programming, and the Thoughtworks engineering philosophy
• Interest in data mesh, data products, and modern data platform architecture concepts

Benefits & Work Conditions

• Above-market salary with Thoughtworks annual review
• Best-in-industry data engineering mentorship through daily pair programming
• Thoughtworks LEAD programme for continuous technical and leadership development
• Medical insurance, parental leave, and flexible working
• Thoughtworks Learning Stipend for external courses and data conferences

About the Company

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy with 10,000+ Thoughtworkers in 17 countries. Thoughtworks India pioneered modern software engineering practices globally. Thoughtworks's data engineering practice is internationally recognised for applying software craftsmanship principles to data platforms — data pipelines as code, data products, and data mesh patterns.

How to Apply

Apply at thoughtworks.com/en-in/careers and search for Graduate Developer – Data Engineering roles in India.