Data Engineer - Database Specialist

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard's office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

The Data Engineer, Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. The role focuses on leveraging Python, SQL, and data modeling principles to build reliable data pipelines and deliver business-ready datasets. Develop and maintain scalable ETL processes using Python and SQL to support data integration and analytics requirements.

Design and implement data models, database structures, and data pipelines to ensure high performance, scalability, and data quality.

Integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, third-party services, and on-premises/cloud databases, to create reliable datasets for business consumption.

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective data solutions.

Develop automated workflows and data processing solutions using Python and SQL to streamline data ingestion and transformation.

Support cloud-based data platforms and contribute to building scalable and efficient data solutions.

Maintain and improve data quality through validation, monitoring, and data governance best practices.

Provide tool and data support to business users and team members to ensure effective use of data solutions.

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, with at least 1 year in designing and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes and database architectures.

Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Diploma in Data Science, Statistics, or related field.

Strong software engineering background with Python programming experience preferred.

Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.

Good understanding of data modeling concepts and database design principles.

Good to Have: Experience with Java, C++, Apache Spark, AWS Glue, or other data engineering technologies and exposure to cloud platforms and modern data processing frameworks.

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Financial wellness

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Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.