Specialist Programmer Data Engineering

About the Role :

Strategic Technology Group (STG) is an elite engineering unit within Infosys, comprising highly skilled Power Programmers who work on complex engineering challenges, large-scale digital platforms, and innovative technology solutions for global enterprises.

We are looking for passionate and technically strong Data Engineering professionals who thrive in solving large-scale business problems using modern Big Data technologies, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems. As a Power Programmer, you will collaborate with top engineering talent, build next-generation data solutions, and contribute to high-impact technology initiatives for Fortune 500 clients.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on development, architecture, innovation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable Data Engineering solutions using modern Big Data technologies.
• Build and maintain large-scale digital platforms, data products, and data-driven applications.
• Develop high-performance batch and real-time data processing systems.
• Build scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing frameworks.
• Work on complex engineering projects leveraging cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and fellow Power Programmers to build innovative solutions.
• Participate in end-to-end software development lifecycle activities including design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Drive engineering best practices, performance optimization, scalability, and code quality.
• Contribute to the creation of new products, platforms, and technology accelerators.
• Engage with open-source communities and continuously learn emerging technologies.
• Work in Agile environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

Big Data Technologies

• Apache Spark
• Scala
• Hive
• Kafka

Core Capabilities

• Strong understanding of Data Engineering concepts.
• Experience in distributed data processing and large-scale data platforms.
• Expertise in building ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformation frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of design patterns and scalable application development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hadoop Ecosystem
• PySpark
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Airflow
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Jenkins
• Real-time Streaming Solutions
• Distributed Systems
• SQL and Database Technologies
• DevOps Practices
• Open Source Contributions
• Full Stack Development Exposure

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients on cutting-edge technology initiatives.
• Exposure to large-scale engineering projects and modern technology ecosystems.
• Collaboration with some of the best technologists and architects across Infosys.
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership development through the Power Programmer ecosystem.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovation programs and open-source communities.
• Strong focus on engineering excellence, problem-solving, and technology leadership.
• Access to emerging technologies, cloud-native platforms, and modern development practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a self-driven technologist with a passion for Data Engineering, problem-solving, and innovation. You should possess strong technical fundamentals, enjoy working on large-scale systems, and be eager to learn and adapt to new technologies.

You should be able to:

• Solve complex business and engineering problems.
• Work effectively in highly collaborative teams.
• Design and build scalable systems.
• Take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery.
• Continuously learn and stay ahead of technology trends.
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership capabilities.