Data Engineer - Remote India
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Dynatron. Remote · full-time · ₹5,750,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and operate AWS data pipelines with Glue, Step Functions or Databricks Workflows
- Shape data models and lake storage, then tune formats and compute for throughput and cost
- Create streaming ingestion with Kinesis or Kafka, and use CDC to support low-latency analytics
- Build pipeline checks, data contracts and alerts to catch quality issues and data drift
- Prepare ML datasets and feature stores, and connect ML workflows to the named cloud services
What you bring
- At least five years in data engineering, focused on large-scale distributed systems
- Expert Python and PySpark skills, backed by strong SQL ability
- Deep practical experience with Snowflake or Databricks in an AWS environment
- A track record building streaming applications with Kinesis or Kafka
- Experience with automated tests, data profiling and validation for pipelines you own
Who this fits
This role suits a hands-on mid-level engineer who can turn architectural plans into production data systems and work with Product and ML teams. You must be based in India and able to overlap with the US team during the listed core hours. The role includes an on-call rotation for pipeline monitoring and production data issues.
From the employer
About Dynatron
Dynatron is championing a new standard of Fixed Ops excellence for automotive dealerships. We cut through the Fixed Ops data fog and deliver unique insights and actions that help you drive revenue growth, expand margins, and uplift retention—all through a unique AI-powered Fixed Ops Data Intelligence Platform, proven methodology, and expert coaching.
The Opportunity
Dynatron is seeking a highly skilled India based - remote Data Engineer to join our growing data team. While our architects define the blueprint, you will be the lead craftsman responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining the robust data pipelines that power our real-time analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and enterprise reporting. You are a hands-on expert in AWS and modern cloud data stacks, specifically Snowflake or Databricks, and possess the
engineering rigor to build scalable, production-grade data ecosystems.
Hours of Expectation
Critical hours to be available for collaboration with the US team are:
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
- 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
- 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
- 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
The balance of 3 hours each day can be worked before or after core hours at your discretion.
This role includes on-call responsibilities; the engineer is expected to participate in a rotation to monitor pipeline health and respond to production data issues outside of core hours as needed.
What You’ll Do
Pipeline Development & AWS Data Lake Engineering
- Build and maintain complex data pipelines using AWS Glue, Step Functions, or Databricks Workflows.
- Implement modular data structures using advanced modeling techniques such as Medallion Architecture and Dimensional Modeling.
- Manage scalable data storage solutions using AWS S3 as the primary landing zone and data lake foundation.
- Optimize storage formats (Delta, Iceberg, Parquet) and compute performance to ensure high-throughput and cost-effective processing.
- Build decoupled, event-driven architectures using AWS SNS and SQS to handle high-throughput messaging between data services.
- Develop and deploy real-time ingestion pipelines using AWS Kinesis or Kafka.
- Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) via tools like Debezium or Fivetran to support low-latency operational analytics.
- Own end-to-end data validation and QA by building automated data quality checks directly into the ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Enforce strict data contracts and schema evolution guidelines to maintain high data quality and integrity across domains.
- Implement proactive alerting and observability to catch data drift, pipeline anomalies, and quality drops before they impact downstream users.
- Engineer ML-ready datasets and manage Feature Stores to support the Data Science team.
- Operationalize ML workflows, integrating with services like Snowflake Cortex, Databricks AI, or AWS Bedrock.
- Adhere to coding best practices, SQL optimization, and Python development.
- Collaborate closely with Product and ML teams to translate architectural designs into functional code.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on large-scale distributed systems.
- Core Languages: Expert-level Python and PySpark with Strong SQL skills.
- Platforms: Deep hands-on experience with Snowflake or Databricks, built natively within an AWS ecosystem.
- Streaming: Proven track record building streaming applications using Kinesis or Kafka.
- Data Validation: Demonstrated experience implementing automated testing frameworks, data profiling, and pipeline validation (owning the QA of your own pipelines).
- Soft Skills: Strong documentation habits (playbooks, technical specs) and an ownership mindset.
- Certifications (Nice-to-Have): Relevant IT professional certifications, such as SnowPro Core, Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, or AWS Certified Data Engineer.
Collaboration & Ownership
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across Product, Engineering, Analytics, ML, and leadership teams.
- High standards for quality, maintainability, performance, and operational discipline.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to move quickly, solve problems thoughtfully,
What Success Looks Like
This role rewards data engineers who:
- Build scalable, reliable, and secure data systems that support real business outcomes.
- Operate with urgency, ownership, and strong engineering discipline.
- Think beyond individual pipelines to improve platform quality, observability, and long-term maintainability.
- Help Dynatron turn trusted data into smarter products, better decisions, and stronger customer outcomes and follow through reliably.
- Partner effectively across technical and business teams.
- Competitive base salary: $5,750,000 INR/yr
- Participation in Dynatron’s Equity Incentive Plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Flexible vacation policy and 11 paid holidays
- Remote-first culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Why Dynatron
- Opportunity to build and scale the data foundation of a growing, AI-enabled SaaS company.
- High-impact role supporting real-time analytics, machine learning, enterprise reporting, and product innovation.
- Close partnership across Data, Product, Engineering, Analytics, and business leadership.
- Values-driven culture built on accountability, urgency, and delivering measurable results.
- Remote-first environment offering flexibility, autonomy, and trust.