Group Manager - Data Engineering at WNS Global Services

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SQL, Python, Pandas, PySpark, BigQuery, Apache Airflow, Tableau, Power BI, GCP, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, CI/CD, Data Engineering, Distributed Data Processing, Data Visualization, Architecture Leadership

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees. Job Description The Lead Data Engineer will drive the design, development, and optimization of scalable data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and strategic decision making across the organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to guide teams in building robust data pipelines, analytical datasets, and data driven applications. The ideal candidate combines hands on engineering capability with leadership in architecture, quality, and cross functional collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesData Engineering & Pipeline DevelopmentAnalyze and process large structured datasets using SQL and Python (Pandas, PySpark) to uncover insights and support strategic decisions.Build and optimize data transformations and analytical datasets using Pandas DataFrames and PySpark to ensure high quality, analysis ready data.Perform data cleansing and validation using regular expressions and other techniques to improve data accuracy and reliability.Develop and execute BigQuery queries for analytical exploration and production reporting.Integrate external data sources through APIs and web scraping to expand analytical capabilities and automate ingestion.Support and enhance scheduled pipelines using Apache Airflow to ensure timely, reliable data delivery.Apply Big Data, data modeling, and optimization techniques to design efficient, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.Analytics & VisualizationDesign and maintain dashboards in Tableau or Power BI to visualize insights and monitor key performance metrics.Manage end to end analytical deliverables including requirement gathering, data validation, iterative development, and final reporting.Cloud & Architecture LeadershipWork with cloud data platforms—preferably GCP—to architect scalable, secure, and high performance data solutions.Lead best practices in data engineering including version control, CI/CD, data quality, and performance tuning.Cross Functional CollaborationPartner with business, product, and analytics teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and ensure alignment with organizational goals.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing engineering standards, documentation, and reusable frameworks.Web UI & Application SupportUtilize foundational web UI concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) to support data driven applications; hands on experience is a plus.Collaborate with frontend and platform teams to integrate data workflows into user facing tools and internal applications.Preferred Qualifications10+ years of experience in data engineeringStrong expertise in SQL, Python, Pandas, PySpark and distributed data processing.Experience with GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Composer, Dataflow) or equivalent cloud platforms.Experience in Tableau or Power BI for building dashboard and reports.Proven ability to lead complex data initiatives and drive architectural decisions.Experience working in Agile environments with cross functional teams. Qualifications Graduate or above

Responsibilities

The Lead Data Engineer will design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytical datasets to support strategic decision-making. They will also lead architectural initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data workflows.