Job Title: Data Platform Lead

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Information Technology

Business:Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations. https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

As Azure Data Platform Lead, you'll design and implement global data solutions on Azure, lead the data platform team, collaborate with leadership, and ensure our data infrastructure supports business goals. You'll also drive the adoption of new features, standardise the Azure tech stack, and implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership:
- Develop and execute the data platform strategy alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives
- Provide thought leadership on data engineering and visualization best practices, technologies, and industry trends
- Collaborate with senior executives to identify and prioritise data initiatives that drive business value.
Team management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers and Power BI developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
- Define clear objectives and deliverables for team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and company strategy
Data solutions design and implementation:

Architect and develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database and other Azure services
Design and implement data models, data warehouses, and data lakes on Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Design and implement interactive dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI including advanced features

Collaboration and stakeholder management:
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into technical requirements
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions with existing systems and applications
Performance optimisation:
- Optimise data processing workflows and Power BI dashboards for performance and cost-efficiency
- Guide the team in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to data pipelines, data quality and system performance
Best practices and governance:
- Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering/visualisation including data governance, security, and compliance
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance data capabilities
- Implementing data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and auditing, to protect sensitive information
Innovation and improvement:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data engineering practices
- Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies that enhance the organisation’s data capabilities

Who are we looking for?

Education:

BE / B-Tech in Computer Science from a premier institute
· MBA is preferred
· Azure Cloud Data Engineering and Power BI certifications

Experience:

10+ years of experience in Azure data engineering and Power BI, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role
Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database and Power BI
Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Report Server
Experience with data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and integrating Power BI with various data sources
Proven track record of leading data engineering/visualisation teams and delivering large-scale data projects
Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes
· Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance
· Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Skills:

Azure Data Factory and Data Pipeline Orchestration
· Azure Databricks and Big Data Processing
· Azure Synapse Analytics and Data Warehousing
Azure Power BI and Data Visualisation
· Data Modelling and Database Design
SQL and NoSQL Database Technologies
Data Lake Storage and Management
· Power BI and Data Visualisation
Machine Learning and AI Integration with Azure ML
· Python, Pyspark, PySQL [Spark] Programming
· Data Security and Compliance within Azure

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
· 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutralanti-harassmentpolicy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

About the role

Strategic leadership:

Team management:

Data solutions design and implementation:

Collaboration and stakeholder management:

Performance optimisation:

Best practices and governance:

Innovation and improvement:

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