Data Engineer - India GDC (Gurugram)

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Azure and Microsoft Fabric to process climate and environmental data.
• Support the application of scientific algorithms to global climate model outputs and other multidimensional datasets (e.g., NetCDF, Zarr).
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability, including benchmarking storage read/write speeds and tuning Spark-based workflows.
• Collaborate with climate scientists and software engineers to translate prototype code into scalable, production-ready processes.

This role supports cutting-edge climate science by engineering high-performance data pipelines and workflows, helping operationalize global climate model data to support large-scale climate risk assessments across sectors including energy, finance, infrastructure, and natural resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental/Climate Science, Oceanography, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering, including pipeline development and workflow optimization (cloud-based preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with Spark (PySpark or SparkSQL) in distributed environments.

Benefits include a multicultural environment that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure, with a focus on well-being and career development. No specific compensation details are mentioned in the posting.

ERM is a leading global sustainability consulting firm committed for nearly 50 years to helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, driving sustainable impact for clients and the planet.