Job description
Our Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Preferred job location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi or Remote
The team Hitachi Digital is a leader in digital transformation, leveraging advanced AI and data technologies to drive innovation and efficiency across various operational companies (OpCos) and departments. We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of robust data solutions and applications.
The role
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions with a focus on Google BigQuery.
- Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and data pipelines in BigQuery.
- Implement and integrate VectorAI and Agent Workspace for Google Gemini into data solutions.
- Lead the development of high-performance data ingestion processes using modern ETL/ELT practices.
- Collaborate with engineers to establish best practices for data system creation, ensuring data quality, integrity, and proper documentation.
- Continuously improve reporting and analysis by automating processes and streamlining workflows.
- Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in data engineering and technologies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data systems and applications.
- Document development processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership in data engineering and technology adoption.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data technologies.
- 5+ years of extensive experience in migrating data workloads to BigQuery on GCP.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or SQL.
- Technical proficiency in BigQuery and other related tools on GCP.
- GCP Certifications in the data space.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with VectorAI and Agent Workspace for Google Gemini.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills and experience in guiding development projects from conception to deployment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with data engineering tools and techniques.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a tech-driven company.
About us We’re a global, 1000-strong diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
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Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
