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Principal Engineer- Data Devops

Paytm is India's leading digital payments and financial services company.
DevOps
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Job Description

Paytm, a leading financial technology company in India, is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their Data DevOps team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building and managing large-scale big data platforms. The position requires expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, big data technologies, and DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team while architecting and implementing scalable data solutions. They will work with various technologies including AWS services, Kubernetes, Kafka, Spark, and other modern data tools. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning from infrastructure automation to team mentorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps leader who wants to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing fintech company. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex challenges at scale. The role requires 8+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in leadership, and combines technical depth with strategic thinking.

Working at Paytm means being part of India's digital payment revolution, offering the opportunity to build systems that impact millions of users. The position is based in Noida, requiring on-site presence, and offers the chance to work with a diverse team of engineers and data scientists. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about infrastructure automation, data platforms, and technical leadership.

Last updated 25 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Engineer- Data Devops

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Data DevOps team
  • Drive architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale cloud and data infrastructure
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams
  • Oversee operations and optimization of AWS-based infrastructure
  • Manage and scale big data platforms
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
  • Ensure system observability and proactive incident management
  • Champion cloud security best practices
  • Partner with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and manage budgets

Requirements For Principal Engineer- Data Devops

Kubernetes
Python
  • 8+ years in DevOps/Data DevOps with 4+ years in a leadership role
  • Experience in managing high-scale big data infrastructure and leading engineering teams
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure automation tools
  • Deep knowledge of Kafka, Hive HMS, Apache Ranger, Apache Airflow, EMR, Spark, Trino
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, ECS, and CI/CD tools
  • Strong understanding of networking, cloud security, and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge of SQL and data query optimization