Sr Data Platform Engineer at Gen

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, SQL, Linux/Unix, Cloud Platforms, Git, Infrastructure Automation, Platform Engineering, Data Systems, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kafka, Airflow, Monitoring, Observability, Scripting

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

About This Role We're seeking a Data Platform Engineer II to join our team and contribute to building the foundational infrastructure that powers our data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment where you'll work alongside experienced engineers to support our data platforms. You'll focus on implementing well-defined solutions while developing your skills in platform engineering and cloud infrastructure. We are in the process of a legacy migration to a new cloud-first approach. What You'll Do Platform Support & Implementation • Contribute to specific areas of the data platform codebase under guidance • Implement Infrastructure as Code components following established patterns • Support CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure with oversight from senior engineers • Assist with monitoring setup and respond to alerts under supervision Infrastructure & Automation • Write scripts and automation for routine platform tasks • Participate in infrastructure deployment under guidance • Help maintain documentation for platform components • Contribute to KTLO (keep the lights on) tasks and maintenance work Learning & Growth • Learn data platform architecture and cloud infrastructure patterns • Develop proficiency with our technology stack and engineering processes • Participate in code reviews to learn best practices • Shadow incident response to understand platform operations What You Bring Technical Foundation • Working knowledge of Python for scripting and basic automation • Basic SQL skills and understanding of database concepts • Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line • Exposure to at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Understanding of version control systems like Git Experience & Background • 1-3 years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, or related field • Some exposure to infrastructure automation or platform engineering concepts • Academic knowledge or limited practical experience with data systems • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment Collaboration & Work Style • Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from others • Ability to work collaboratively within your immediate team • Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when needed • Interest in understanding how your work fits into larger systems Bonus Points • Exposure to Docker or container technologies • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation) • Basic understanding of Kafka or other streaming technologies • Interest in data orchestration tools like Airflow What Success Looks Like First 90 Days: Complete onboarding, understand our data platform architecture, and begin contributing to well-defined tasks with guidance from your mentor or manager. First Year: Demonstrate consistent contributions to the platform, follow team processes reliably, and show growing independence in handling standard tasks. Begin participating meaningfully in sprint planning. Ongoing: Continue developing expertise across multiple areas of the codebase, reduce supervision needs, and prepare for increased ownership of platform components. Our Tech Stack Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS) Data Technologies: Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, SQLMESH, Snowflake Languages & Frameworks: Python, SQL, Java, Docker Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog Legacy Technologies: Apache Spark, Oracle, Postgres, SqlServer Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity. We base employment decisions on merit, experience, and business needs, without considering race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other unlawful factors. Gen prohibits discrimination based on these protected characteristics and recruits talented candidates from diverse backgrounds. We consider individuals with arrest and conviction records and do not discriminate against employees for discussing their own pay or that of other employees or applicants. Learn more about pay transparency. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. We bring award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. We're always looking for smart, fearless and dedicated people. Together, we have a collective passion and vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and helping them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. When you’re part of Gen, you have access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits and compensation packages. Inclusion is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience and business needs. If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate inclusion, promote teamwork and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us! Learn more at GenDigital.com. Click HERE to review our Global Applicant Privacy Policy. Click HERE to review Legal Notices and Information. Gen is committed to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at Gen including resume submissions. If you need to request an accommodation, please contact HR Service Exchange. *LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries.

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to the data platform codebase, implementing Infrastructure as Code components, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, the engineer will assist with monitoring setup and participate in infrastructure deployment.