Data Engineer (DBT 2-3 years experience) - Chennai

About the role:

Data Engineer

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our data infrastructure, learn the latest technologies on the fly, to build impactful solutions for customers accelerating their outcomes. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions, thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and are eager to stay ahead of the curve and grow "xonentially", we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Build & Innovate

  : Develop, test, and deploy

  data transformation workflows

  using

  DBT

  (Cloud or Core)

• Craft innovative solutions

  to complex data challenges, transforming raw data into valuable, actionable insights, data products or reusable assets.
• Design and implement scalable

  ELT pipelines

  on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Work on

  Databricks

  and

  SQL-based transformations

  , contributing to production-ready pipelines
• Collaborate with data scientists, consultants, and platform engineers to enable data products and AI solutions
• Support

  CI/CD

  processes for data pipelines and DBT models
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Engage in

  client-facing work

  as required, supporting workshops, demos, and delivery
• Quickly master new tools and techniques
• Contribute to building reusable data assets and frameworks.

• Entrepreneurial Impact:

  Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions directly impact business outcomes.

• Take ownership

  of projects and drive them to completion.
• Adhere to Australian data privacy laws.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in

  data engineering

  roles using

  DBT

  in client projects
• Strong proficiency in

  DBT

  (ideally with experience in DBT Cloud)
• Solid understanding of

  SQL

  and

  data modeling

• Experience with

  cloud data platforms

  (preferably Azure Databricks)
• Familiarity with

  CI/CD practices

  in data engineering
• Good understanding of

  Git

  , version control, and modular coding practices
• Exposure to

  modern data stack

  tools (e.g. Databricks, Fivetran)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

It is an advantage to have

• Experience with

  Databricks

  (Unity Catalog, Databricks Asset Bundle, DLT)
• Exposure to

  Azure Data Factory

• Python programming for data processing tasks
• Experience in

  consulting

  , client delivery, or startup environments
• Prior experience in Retail, Transportation/Logistics domain
• Interest in

  Agentic AI

  and

  DataOps/MLOps

  tooling

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate in Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in DBT
• Solid foundation in Python and experience with data structures, APIs, and software design.
• Strong problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of data engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and applying new technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us?

• Continuous Growth & Impact: We foster a culture of rapid learning and development, providing structured programs and actionable feedback to fuel your growth. Your voice matters from day one; we champion diverse ideas and practical solutions that drive tangible impact.
• Work on exciting and challenging projects that directly impact client success.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Thrive and grow in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.