Data Engineer (freelancer)

Year    TS, IN, India

Job Description

Job Title:

Data Engineer (Freelancer)



Company: 360Digitmg



Department:

Information Technology / Data & Analytics Division

Reporting To:

Head - Data & Digital Infrastructure

Role Summary



The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and architectures that support the Ministry's digital transformation initiatives. The role involves integrating multiple data sources, ensuring data accuracy and availability, and supporting analytics, reporting, and evidence-based policy decisions.

Key Responsibilities



Design, build, and maintain

data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes

to collect, transform, and store data from various systems and external sources. Develop and maintain

data warehouses and data lakes

to support analytical and operational reporting needs. Ensure

data quality, consistency, and integrity

across all systems and platforms. Implement

data governance and security controls

in line with Ministry standards and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with

data analysts, system owners, and digital teams

to ensure alignment with ministry-wide data strategies. Monitor and optimize data performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of data infrastructure. Support

open data and interoperability initiatives

to enhance transparency and information sharing across departments. Prepare technical documentation, workflows, and architecture diagrams for reference and audit purposes. Research and recommend emerging data technologies to enhance the Ministry's digital capabilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience



Bachelor's degree in

Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related discipline

. Minimum

3-5 years of experience

in data engineering or a related technical role. Strong proficiency in

SQL

and

data processing languages

(Python, Scala, or Java). Hands-on experience with

data integration tools

and

big data frameworks

(e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, PySpark). Proficiency in

data modeling, schema design

, and working with

relational and NoSQL databases

. Knowledge of

cloud-based data platforms

(AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and their analytics services. Familiarity with

workflow/orchestration tools

(e.g., Apache Airflow, NiFi). Strong understanding of

data governance, security, and metadata management

. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications



Master's degree in

Data Science, Analytics, or Computer Engineering

. Certifications in

Cloud Data Engineering

(AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience in

public sector or government data systems

. Exposure to

real-time data streaming

technologies (Kafka, Kinesis). Understanding of

digital transformation and smart government initiatives

.
Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From ?517,974.38 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4700981
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TS, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year