Hybrid Principal Data Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal Data Engineer at Serko enhancing global travel tech through data-driven solutions. Collaborating across teams in Bengaluru to drive innovative engineering and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with stakeholders, including Engineering & Product Management, to assist with data-related needs.
  • Supports Senior Principal Engineers in data architecture, design and implementation, driving alignment and adoption across engineering.
  • Designing for performance, security, durability and scalability of data models, with version changes.
  • Championing good data engineering choices and practices aligned with the wider Serko Engineering standards and practices.
  • Advises on any data design's technical limitations and provides alternative solutions aligned with the broader data strategy and approach outlined by Snr Principal Engineers and Architects.
  • Leads the development of proof-of-concept projects to validate new data models and data solutions.
  • Works with Platform, Security, Engineering and Architecture teams to design, implement, and enhance our data platforms.
  • Mentoring and coaching other data engineers (senior and rising talent engineers) to help them further develop their technical and business-influencing skills.
  • Assembles large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
  • Be a champion of Engineering standards and Serko’s sensible conventions, drive alignment and consistency on data engineering approaches and techniques.
  • Be an active participant in the communities of practice in Engineering. Contribute to a learning culture, continuously improving our craft, and role-modelling the right technical and behaviour capabilities.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in modern technologies relevant to your stream (e.g. Java, Kotlin or .NET)
  • A solid grasp of software architecture, system design, and performance considerations in production environments
  • Demonstrated experience solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative, team-based setup
  • A pragmatic approach to problem-solving—balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability and maintainability
  • Clear, effective communication skills and a collaborative working style
  • Experience mentoring or guiding engineers through design and development
  • Familiarity with agile software development and CI/CD practices
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

  • A competitive base pay
  • Medical Benefits
  • Discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance
  • Focus on development: Access to a learning & development platform and opportunity for you to own your career pathways
  • Flexible work policy.

Job title

Principal Data Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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