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Bangalore, KA, IN

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Cloud Data Engineer – Palantir Foundry & Azure

Are you ready to harness the power of data to drive global transformation? Join our innovative team where your expertise in cloud technologies and AI will directly impact how one of the world's leading reinsurance companies makes strategic decisions. As a Senior Cloud Data Engineer, you'll architect sophisticated data solutions that transform complex information into actionable intelligence, powering Swiss Re's digital evolution.

About the Role

In this pivotal position, you'll design and implement cutting-edge data products that serve as the backbone for Swiss Re's digital transformation. Working at the intersection of business needs and technical solutions, you'll leverage Palantir Foundry and Azure cloud technologies to create scalable, efficient data pipelines and analytics applications that drive strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines in collaboration with data users and cross-functional teams, including hands-on development and solution architecture

  • Integrate AI capabilities into our solutions using Foundry AIP and other advanced AI tools to enhance data processing and insights generation

  • Ensure data quality and optimal performance of our data assets in Palantir Foundry and Azure environments

  • Transform complex business requirements into high-quality, actionable data assets and capabilities

  • Deliver exceptional code primarily using PySpark/Python, SQL, and TypeScript, with focus on simplicity, reusability, performance, and maintainability

  • Collaborate seamlessly with solution engineers, data scientists, and product owners to create end-to-end data products that drive business value

About the Team

As part of the Group Data Services within Swiss Re's Global Digital & Tech division, our InfoTech Data & Analytics team orchestrates an ecosystem of nearly 70 integrated data sources, providing Swiss Re with clear insights for strategic decision-making. Our diverse, international team spans three global hubs—Bengaluru, Zurich, and Bratislava—collaborating seamlessly to serve business worldwide. We leverage cutting-edge technologies including Palantir Foundry, Azure Synapse Analytics, and PySpark to engineer powerful, scalable data processing solutions that transform complex information into actionable intelligence.

About You

You're a problem solver at heart who thrives in collaborative environments and can translate complex technical concepts into business value. You're passionate about data engineering and excited by the potential of AI to transform how organizations operate. With strong communication skills and technical expertise, you can bridge the gap between technical implementation and business requirements.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering, transformation, and analysis with proficiency in programming and scripting languages

  • Strong Python/PySpark/Scala skills along with in-depth knowledge of SQL

  • Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms like Azure or Palantir Foundry (experience with other cloud platforms is acceptable if you're eager to learn)

  • Understanding of AI concepts and experience integrating AI tools and capabilities for accelerated development

  • Conceptual knowledge of system design, data structures, scalable storage solutions, security constraints, and cloud infrastructure

These are additional nice to haves:

  • Experience with data visualization tools and techniques

  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies

  • Experience working in financial services or insurance industries

  • Familiarity with data governance principles and practices

  • Background in implementing machine learning models in production environments

What We Offer

  • Collaborative working culture that values innovation and creative thinking

  • Modern Bengaluru office with state-of-the-art facilities

  • Global peer network providing opportunities for knowledge sharing and career growth

  • Annual bonus linked to company and personal performance goals

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

 

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