Data and Finance

Principal Data Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Work Type: Full Time

The Uniqode story:


Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) started out as a way to solve the disconnect between the physical and digital worlds by leveraging technology. 


Over the last few years, Uniqode has become the chosen platform for over 50,000 businesses worldwide due to their proximity marketing needs. We're currently powering over 200 Million QR Code scans worldwide and growing at a 100% rate. We’re also a pioneer in the digital business cards realm - a modern, paperless way to share one’s professional and company contact details.


We pride ourselves on being a people-oriented company with investors like Accel and Telescope supporting us in our journey. We are a group of passionate and driven individuals focused on building a world-class product through collaboration.


Uniqode’s team is spread across India and the USA, with offices in New York and Bangalore.


What we are looking for in our Principal Data Engineer:


Data Pipeline Architecture:

  • Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture.

  • Build infrastructure for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading of data from diverse sources such as RedShift, ElasticSearch, and DataLakes.

Platform Architecture and Design:

  • Design and architect data platform and product capabilities.

  • Focus areas include data processing (batch and streaming), Data Lake, Distributed Data Systems, Data Governance, and Observability.

Technical Standards and Best Practices:

  • Drive technical standards and best practices.

  • Continuously improve the data platform's engineering and scalability.

Infrastructure Development:

  • Develop analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other business metrics.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Work with stakeholders such as Product, Data, and Business teams to address data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.

  • Collaborate with internal business customers and technical teams to gather and document requirements for data publishing and consumption.

Data Security and Compliance:

  • Ensure data is separated and secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers and AWS regions.

Analyses and Visualization:

  • Collaborate with teams across the company to deliver thoughtful analyses.

  • Develop scalable data visualization solutions.


What we expect from you:


Experience:

  • 9+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a degree in Computer Science. At least 5 years of experience in handling large datasets using ElasticSearch, Redshift, and data lakes.

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise with AWS services such as S3, EMR, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift.

  • Expertise with Apache Spark, Airflow, SQL, Python

  • Expertise in Apache Pinot and Kubernetes.

  • Proven ability to build data architectures for large-scale data storage and querying.

  • Knowledge of web service standards and related patterns (REST, gRPC).

Development Skills:

  • Experience in developing large-scale, high-availability, low-latency, enterprise-class distributed systems.

  • Proficient in using ETL and visualization tools like Fivetran and Metabase.

  • Ability to write high-quality, maintainable, and robust code.

Key Traits:

  • Willingness to learn and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

  • Hands-on, self-starter with the ability to work independently.

  • Passion for technology and meticulous attention to detail.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying experience levels; many successful candidates do not meet every requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

What’s in store for you at Uniqode?

  • A well-deserved compensation package that recognizes your skills and contributions to our team.

  • Join our journey with an opportunity to share in the company's success through equity ownership.

  • Get the opportunity to work with hand-picked individuals who are experts in their domain and passionate about the product.

  • Contribute to a product that is rapidly growing and is the chosen platform of thousands of businesses across the globe.

  • Experience the flexibility of working both in-office and remotely, optimizing your work-life balance.

  • Secure your well-being with comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family peace of mind.

  • Receive dedicated mental health support, fostering a nurturing workplace environment that values your emotional well-being.

What people say about us:

We pride ourselves on being a company that values and cares for its people. Our Glassdoor and G2 reviews are a testament to that.

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