Senior Data Engineer
Zimmer Biomet22 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize SQL pipelines, transformations, and data models within Snowflake.
- Develop Python-based data processing, automation, and integration workflows.
- Ingest and process structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from databases, APIs, files, SaaS applications, and cloud storage.
- Implement ETL/ELT processes using SQL, Python, dbt, Snowflake, and orchestration tools.
- Implement CI/CD workflows and maintain version-controlled repositories.
- Support data governance, data quality, and secure data handling practices.
- Troubleshoot pipeline issues and drive performance improvements.
- Maintain pipeline documentation, monitoring, alerting, and operational playbooks.
- Collaborate with engineering, architecture, data science, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in and lead technical discussions and Agile delivery activities.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience designing and developing SQL-based pipelines and data models.
- Hands-on Python experience for ETL/ELT development and automation.
- Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses.
- Experience with orchestration platforms such as Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect.
- Experience with ingestion tools such as Fivetran or Airbyte is preferred.
- Familiarity with APIs, JSON, CSV, XML, Parquet, and cloud storage environments.
- Understanding of CDC mechanisms, data governance, and security best practices.
- Exposure to real-time or streaming ingestion using Kafka or EventHub is beneficial.
- Experience working in Agile environments and delivering iterative outcomes.
- Strong data engineering, data modeling, ETL/ELT, SQL, Snowflake, and AWS or Azure skills.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and geographies and communicate technical information to non-technical partners.
- Interest or exposure to AI/ML workflows is preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment and location-specific competitive total rewards.
- Employee resource groups, wellness incentives, recognition, and performance awards.
- Bangalore work location with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days in the office.
- Work hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Travel expectations are up to 5%.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet designs and manufactures orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and digital/robotic systems used by hospitals and surgeons for joint replacement and musculoskeletal care. It generates revenue by selling implants, consumables, and related software and services worldwide, including the ROSA robotic surgery platform. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, the public company trades on the NYSE and sells in more than 100 countries.