Data Engineer

Job Description

About the Team 

ZF Wind Power puts wind energy in motion! The ZF Wind Power Business Unit is part of ZF group which is known as one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers

What you can look forward to as Data Engineer (m/f/d)

• Design, build, and maintain scalable batch and real-time data pipelines using Apache Spark and orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks).
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support BI, analytics, and data science use cases.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and cost efficiency across data lakes and warehouses.
• Implement data quality checks, observability, and documentation to ensure trusted, reusable datasets.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver curated datasets.
• Ensure data governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards are met (e.g., role-based access, lineage, auditing).
• Contribute to CI/CD practices for data workflows and support reliable releases and environment promotion.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures and performance bottlenecks; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Your Profile as Data Engineer (m/f/d):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (IT, Computer Science/Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering). BSc (Computers), BCA, MCA.
• ~4 years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Primary Skills: ETL/ELT with Airflow and/or Databricks, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure data services (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks), Python and SQL and Git
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
• Practical experience orchestrating ETL/ELT with Airflow and/or Databricks.
• Proficiency with relational databases i.e., SQL Server, including performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience on Microsoft Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory).
• Version control with Git and collaborative development workflows (branching, PRs, code reviews).
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes; exposure to CI/CD for data pipelines.

Why should you choose ZF Group in India?

• Innovative Environment: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.
• Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide.
• Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco-friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.
• Employee Well-being: ZF prioritizes the well-being of its employees, providing comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work-life balance.