Data Engineer - (Django Must- Big Data Platform)
PayU is hiring a Data Engineer to build and maintain high-volume, low-latency data platforms within the payments domain. The role involves developing resilient services, driving deployment automation, and managing infrastructure in a cross-functional team. Candidates need strong experience with Python, Django/Flask APIs, cloud systems, and distributed data tools. It is a hands-on role focusing on system performance, reliability, and continuous process improvement.
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Experience
2-5 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
PayU is hiring a Data Engineer to build and maintain high-volume, low-latency data platforms within the payments domain. The role involves developing resilient services, driving deployment automation, and managing infrastructure in a cross-functional team. Candidates need strong experience with Python, Django/Flask APIs, cloud systems, and distributed data tools. It is a hands-on role focusing on system performance, reliability, and continuous process improvement.
TAL's take
Strong Tier-2 fintech role with clearly defined technical requirements and scope in a high-volume payments environment.
The JD provides a crisp, well-structured list of core responsibilities, a specific tech stack, and clear requirements.
Salaries at PayU
28.6 LPA average
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8 - 10 years | Manager
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Must haves
- 2.5-5 years experience in platform infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experienced in building APIs with Django or Flask
- Deep understanding of SQL, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with big data tools and distributed systems
- Experience with Cloud computing platforms
- Experience with Airflow and Docker
Tools and skills
Nice to have: elk, grafana, snowflake, kubernetes, terraform, chef.
About the company
Established fintech player, significant operations, but lacks the Tier-1 engineering brand of top-tier global or elite India unicorns.
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