Associate Data Engineer – HR Analytics

We are seeking an Associate Data Engineer to join the HR Analytics Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across the complete data engineering lifecycle — from data ingestion and transformation to semantic modeling and Power BI reporting. The ideal candidate will work closely with Senior and Principal Data Engineers to build scalable, production-grade data solutions using Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. This role offers strong learning and growth opportunities with a clear path toward a full Data Engineer position. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain data pipelines based on solution designs provided by senior engineers • Implement ingestion, transformation, and data modeling solutions using Snowflake and Databricks • Work with medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) and modern data engineering best practices • Build semantic layer components in Microsoft Fabric and create Power BI dashboards/reports • Perform unit testing, data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks • Participate in CI/CD, Git workflows, code reviews, and DevOps practices • Support production monitoring, troubleshooting, and KTLO activities • Create and maintain technical documentation including mappings, lineage, and runbooks • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across US and India teams • Continuously build domain knowledge in HR Analytics and enterprise data systems Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field • 2+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering • Strong hands-on experience with: • SQL • Python (PySpark / Spark SQL) • Databricks • Snowflake • Experience building pipelines from existing technical designs • Knowledge of ingestion frameworks, medallion architecture, and data modeling • Exposure to testing frameworks, DevOps practices, and production support ownership • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies • Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and distributed data processing • Good communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, or Power BI • Exposure to Delta Lake, Iceberg tables, or modern open table formats • Knowledge of HR Analytics or Telecom domain • Familiarity with Workday, ServiceNow HR, or enterprise HR systems • Exposure to streaming technologies such as Kafka or Spark Structured Streaming • Azure certifications are a plus Work Environment • Hybrid role with 3 days onsite in Frisco, TX • Collaborative global engineering team across US and India • Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data platforms and modern cloud technologies Mandatory Skills • SQL & Python (PySpark, Spark SQL) – 2+ Years • Databricks & Snowflake – 2+ Years • Pipeline Development from handed-off designs – 2+ Years • Data Modeling & Medallion Architecture – 2+ Years • Testing, DevOps & KTLO Support – 2+ Years About Brickred Systems Brickred Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. Brickred Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.