Principal Software Engineer at Parexel

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, SQL, Python, Azure, ADF, ADO, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development, Data Governance, HIPAA Compliance, GDPR Compliance, Data Architecture, Mentoring

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Parexel is seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade data pipelines and platforms using Azure, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into actionable insights and building a resilient, scalable data ecosystem that supports business-critical functions across clinical and operational domains. Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Snowflake for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Using Microsoft Azure data PaaS services, design, build, modify, and support data pipelines leveraging DataBricks and PowerBI in a medallion architecture setting If necessary, create prototypes to validate proposed ideas and solicit input from stakeholders Excellent grasp of and expertise with test-driven development and continuous integration processes Analysis and Design – Converts high-level design to low-level design and implements it Collaborate with Team Leads to define/clarify business requirements, estimate development costs, and finalize work plans Run unit and integration tests on all created code – Create and run unit and integration tests throughout the development lifecycle Benchmark application code proactively to prevent performance and scalability concerns Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Team on issue reporting, resolution, and change management Support and Troubleshooting – Assist the Operations Team with any environmental issues that arise during application deployment in the Development, QA, Staging, and Production environments Familiarity with PowerBI and Reltio is advantageous but not required Collaborate with BI teams to ensure data models are optimized for reporting in Power BI, with a focus on performance and usability. Establish data governance, quality, and security controls, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and global clinical data regulations. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing. Drive automation and CI/CD practices within data engineering pipelines, integrating with version control and deployment workflows. Work closely with Data Architects, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to translate business needs into technical solutions. Required Qualifications: Experience: 10+ years of data engineering experience, with at least 4 to 5 years hands-on in Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake; experience with Reltio and Power BI integration is highly desirable. Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Skills: Expert-level knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Snowflake. Understanding of quality processes and estimate methods Understanding of design concepts and architectural basics Fundamental grasp of the project domain The ability to transform functional and nonfunctional needs into system requirements. The ability to develop and code complicated applications is required. The ability to create test cases and scenarios based on specifications. Solid knowledge of SDLC and agile techniques Knowledge of current technology and trends Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities, as well as the capacity to collaborate Primary skills: Cloud Platform, Azure, Databricks, ADF, ADO Sought: SQL, Python, PowerBI General Knowledge: PowerApps, Java/Spark, Reltio 10-12 years of experience in software development with minimum 4+years of cloud computing Proven experience in building BI-ready datasets and performance tuning in Power BI. Proficient in SQL, Python, and cloud-native architecture. Strong grasp of data security, privacy compliance, and best practices in a regulated environment. Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™

Responsibilities

This role involves architecting, developing, and optimizing enterprise-grade data pipelines and platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake to transform raw data into actionable insights. Key duties include implementing end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring data quality and security compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.