Data Engineer

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Full Time – Hybrid work model (subject to Berkadia policy changes)

Split Shift (3:00pm to 12:00am)

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The Opportunity

As a member of the Data Pipeline team you will be at the Center of building our platform that enables us to redefine the Commercial Real Estate industry. We are building a data pipeline that merges with the tested design of data warehousing and the latest big data technologies. You will own features and modules end to end — designing basic solutions, delivering high-quality maintainable code, and securing core data elements.

In this role, individual will be required to work on one or multiple aspects of Innovation verticals with the following key responsibilities –

Essential Duties (Primary Responsibilities) include the following:

• Conduct data research of companies in the commercial real estate industry
• Research new knowledge and collaborate on solutions for assigned projects; share learnings with the team and peers
• Implement and release data applications in AWS using big data technologies for owned features and modules
• Provide valuable input and support during design and planning; help teammates ensure design specifications are met
• Deliver high-quality, easy-to-maintain code; debug and resolve issues within the feature or module area of responsibility
• Identify feature and module dependencies, critical paths, and risks; propose mitigation plans
• Mentor co-workers within areas of expertise; present knowledge informally to peers
• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualification

Education:

• Any bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technology field; or equivalent practical experience)
• Preferably Post Graduate degree including MBA/PGDBM

Qualifications:

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 2–5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a closely related field.
• 2–4 years of hands‑on Apache Spark experience (PySpark preferred)
• Proven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using tools/frameworks such as PostgreSQL, Docker, Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar.
• Working knowledge of scalable languages such as Python, Scala, or R for data processing and algorithm implementation
• Strong expertise in SQL (complex queries, joins, constraints, views, stored procedures, and performance‑aware development)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to justify technical decisions and achieve peer consent
• Experience mentoring peers within areas of expertise and participating in code reviews
• Strong logical, analytical, problem solving and reporting skills

Berkadia offers the best-in‑class benefits to enable an enjoyable work environment for the employees. Key benefits include –

• Leaves: Berkadia offers a comprehensive leave policy that not only helps you to plan holidays and personal milestones, but also covers exigencies such as sickness and bereavement.
• Transportation: Berkadia offers free transportation to every employee, irrespective of their shift timings.
• Medical Insurance: Berkadia has an inclusive medical insurance policy that covers the family members of the employees, including parents.
• Learn while you Earn: Berkadia encourages employees to learn new skills by sponsoring degrees, certifications, training, and workshops.
• Wellness: Berkadia has an extensive wellness program that includes annual health check, eye checkup, dental screening, OPD reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our people sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.