GKM IT - Data Engineer - Apache Airflow / Kafka

Description :

At GKM IT, were passionate about building seamless digital experiences powered by robust and intelligent data systems.

Were on the lookout for a Data Engineer Senior II to architect and maintain high-performance data platforms that fuel decision-making and innovation.

If you enjoy designing scalable pipelines, optimising data systems, and leading with technical excellence, youll thrive in our fast-paced, outcome-driven culture.

Youll take ownership of building reliable, secure, and scalable data infrastructurefrom streaming pipelines to data lakes.

Working closely with engineers, analysts, and business teams, youll ensure that data is not just available, but meaningful and impactful across the organization.

Requirements :

• 5 to 7 years of experience in data engineering.
• Architect and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable data platforms and pipelines.
• Design and implement data lake / data warehouse solutions such as Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, or Delta Lake.
• Build real-time and batch data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Kafka, Spark, and DBT.
• Ensure data governance, lineage, quality, and observability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data strategies, architecture, and KPIs.
• Lead code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Optimize query performance, data storage, and infrastructure.
• Integrate CI / CD workflows for data deployment and automated testing.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies as required.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Possess deep knowledge of distributed systems and data processing frameworks.
• Be proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization, and CI / CD processes.
• Have experience with streaming platforms like Kafka or Kinesis and orchestration tools.
• Be highly skilled with Airflow, DBT, and data warehouse performance tuning.
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Benefits :

We dont just hire employeeswe invest in people.

At GKM IT, weve designed a benefits experience thats thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful.

Heres what you can look forward to :

Top-Tier Work Setup :

Youll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need.

Great tools make great work.

Flexible Schedules & Remote Support :

Life isnt 9-to-5.

Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.

Quarterly Performance Bonuses :

We dont believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success.

Perform well, and youll see it in your pay checkquarterly.

Learning is Funded Here :

Conferences, courses, certificationsif it helps you grow, weve got your back.

We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.

Family-First Culture :

Your loved ones matter to us too.

From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaveswere here for life outside work.

Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way :

Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprisesits always celebration season here.

Team Bonding Moments :

We love food, and we love people.

Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.

Healthcare That Has You Covered :

Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your familybecause peace of mind shouldnt be optional.

Extra Rewards for Extra Effort :

Weekend work doesnt go unnoticed, and great referrals dont go unrewarded.

From incentives to bonusesyoull feel appreciated.

(ref : hirist.tech)