Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become part of a team of passionate travellers and technologists bringing people together, using the world's leading business travel marketplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we embrace the richness of diversity, showing up authentically to create a positive impact. There's an exciting road ahead of us, where travel needs real, impactful change. With offices in New Zealand, Australia, North America, and China, we are thrilled to be expanding our global footprint, landing our new hub in Bengaluru, India. With a rapid growth plan in place for India, we're hiring people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to help us build a world-class team and product.
We’re looking for a highly experienced and technically exceptional Staff Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team out of Bengaluru. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, architecting scalable systems, and mentoring engineers. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge data infrastructure that powers analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence across the organization.
Requirements
Requirements
· Strong knowledge of Big Data, OLTP, OLAP, and Time Series DB architectures and use cases.
· Proficiency in building and managing data pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, Airflow, and DBT.
· Advanced SQL and Python skills, with experience in distributed computing and performance optimization.
· Experience implementing data security protocols, encryption standards, and access control mechanisms.
· Strong understanding of Data Modelling, Metadata Management, and Data Cataloguing Tools
· Experience with time-series data platforms (e.g., Influx DB, Timescale DB, Prometheus).
· Background in supporting AI / ML applications with robust data infrastructure.
· Has a background in building data platforms for AI / ML applications, AI LLM Based Data Retrieval, AI RAG
· Familiarity with ML Ops platforms and workflows (e.g., ML Flow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI).
· Proficiency in T-SQL, SQL Expertise and Query Optimization, Python, and distributed computing frameworks.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.
What will you do
· Architect and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms across cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
· Design and optimize data pipelines for batch and real-time processing, including ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
· Implement and maintain robust data warehousing solutions using Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
· Drive initiatives around data segregation, de-duplication, cleanup, persistence, and lifecycle management.
· Ensure data is organized, exposed, and secured effectively for downstream analytics, reporting, and ML workflows.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OLTP, OLAP, and Timeseries DB systems into unified data platforms.
· Champion best practices in data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
· Lead technical evaluations of emerging tools and technologies in the data ecosystem.
· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
Benefits
At Serko we aim to create a place where people can come and do their best work. This means you'll be operating in an environment with great tools and support to enable you to perform at the highest level of your abilities, producing high-quality, and delivering innovative and efficient results. Our people are fully engaged, continuously improving, and encouraged to make an impact.
Some of the benefits of working at Serko are:
· 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
Serko is an award-winning business travel and expense software company that’s winning on a global scale. We’re already the established leader in Australasia and revolutionizing the way people do business travel in the USA and Europe – and we’re growing!While the world of business travel is changing, we’re preparing companies for this with intelligent technology that helps them ensure the continued safety and well-being of their travelers – allowing for complex approvals where needed, giving real-time information about precautions taken by transport and accommodation suppliers, tracking and managing travel around the globe, increasing the flexibility of bookings, giving true visibility and control over costs – and we’re not stopping there. We’re backed by the biggest travel brands in the world like Booking.com and there is an exciting road ahead of us at a time where travel needs real, impactful change.Serko is at the forefront of travel innovation and is one of the most exciting businesses to work for in the high tech sector. We now have upwards of 250 employees in 4 countries so we're still small enough for everyone to know everyone but we're big enough to take on the big boys and win. And that's the plan.We're a diverse, close knit group with a flat structure where everyone's opinion matters and anyone can lead. We value people who have personal integrity, are adaptable, and are courageous with what they do. Serko’s people work collaboratively with energy and enthusiasm – so you’ll want to be up for the ride. All our offices are well equipped, funky and modern and, as you'd expect, equipped with games, exceptional coffee, fresh fruit and snacks. Our environment is upbeat, energetic and fun – and we look for people to add to our culture, not just fit our culture. The work here is challenging, complex and hugely rewarding. We know how to work hard and play hard, with a really lively social scene... and we reward our people well too. To find out more about Serko go to http://www.serko.com/about-serko/ or check out what's great about working at Serko, from our CEO Darrin Grafton.
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