Hybrid Principal Data Engineer

at Serko Ltd.

• Job title: Principal Data Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, Kotlin, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bengaluru, India

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.