Data Engineer

Location: New Delhi, India

The Data Engineer, preferably with Carbon Credits Expertise, will be responsible for taking end-to-end accountability for our entire data infrastructure, from field collection to reporting. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain data systems that are not only efficient and scalable but also user friendly for field operators, usually farmers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our data collection pipelines are robust, aligned with our goals of transparency and compliance in the carbon credits market. Please see the list of skills required below.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-End Data System Ownership:
• Take full accountability for the design, development, and maintenance of our entire data infrastructure.
• Get process implemented on the field. Occasional field visits are part of the job.
• Ensure the data system is auditable, maintaining transparent and verifiable data trails suitable for MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) standards and carbon credit verification.
• Implement data governance practices to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Design and develop scalable data pipelines to collect and process data from various sources, including apps, APIs, forms, IoT devices.
• Develop and maintain datasets for training, validation, and testing of machine learning models.
• Collaboration with Operations, Product and Business Teams:
• Work with operations team, clients and farmers to build a user-friendly data collection and reporting system.
• Work with product team for automated machine data collection and translation into usable form. Data analysis can help guide new product development.
• Work with business teams to communicate complex data processes in an understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about the carbon credits market, digital MRV systems, and industrial data collection methods.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and sustainability.
• Apply new knowledge to enhance our data systems and contribute to our sustainability goals.

Desirable skills and experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and managing end-to-end data systems, data pipeline development and data integration from diverse sources, preferably in a startup environment.
• Experience with MRV systems and knowledge of the carbon credits market is preferred
• Experience with industrial data collection systems and IoT devices is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy), SQL, and familiarity with data pipeline tools.
• Familiarity with big data processing tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL) and data warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), especially related to data services.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset suited to a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Whats in it for you?

• Salary and benefits commensurate to market rate and as per experience level
• An opportunity to work with the worlds most awarded biomass technology company
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of climate action and pollution mitigation
• A work environment that invests in your personal and professional growth
• A culture that values empathy, curiosity & exploration

How to apply?

Please share your CV with us at careers@takachar.com. If your qualifications match our requirement, one of our team members will reach out to you via the contact details mentioned on your resume.

Note: Takachar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis or perception of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other consideration made unlawful by central government, state government, or local laws.