Software Engineer

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About the Department

The Data Engineering team enables enterprise data platforms, analytics, and AI-driven insights across the organization. The team builds scalable data products, self-service analytics capabilities, and cloud Lakehouse platforms that help the business make informed decisions and accelerate innovation. Data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders work closely together to deliver trusted, governed, and high-performing data solutions.

Working in this team provides exposure to modern cloud technologies, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives. You'll work in a collaborative and innovative environment where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence are encouraged. Team members have the opportunity to solve complex data challenges, contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, and work with cutting-edge technologies that drive meaningful business outcomes.

By joining the team, you'll expand your technical expertise, gain exposure to large-scale data platforms, and play a key role in shaping data-driven decision-making across the organization. How You Will Add Value?

Core Responsibilities

Build production-ready data integration pipelines. Develop batch and streaming ingestion solutions. Implement scalable Lakehouse storage architectures. Optimize large-scale data processing workloads. Implement data quality controls. Support data lineage and governance. Maintain deployment and release pipelines.

Strategic Responsibilities

Support cloud data platform modernization. Enable self-service analytics capabilities. Support Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives. Create feature-ready datasets. Improve data reproducibility and scalability. Promote Lakehouse architecture adoption. Embed governance throughout the data lifecycle.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with business stakeholders. Collaborate with analytics and data science teams. Translate business needs into technical solutions. Leverage AI-powered development tools. Automate code generation and testing activities. Design prompts for complex data workflows. Apply AI tools for troubleshooting and documentation. What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?

Experience, Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 3+ years of data engineering experience. Experience building enterprise-scale data platforms. Experience with modern data orchestration tools. Familiarity with Investment Management data domains. Experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes platforms.

Technical Skills

Advanced SQL expertise. Strong Python and PySpark development skills. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services. Experience with Snowflake and modern Lakehouse platforms. Knowledge of Apache Spark, dbt, and Airflow. Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices. Familiarity with Git-based development environments.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills. Strong stakeholder management abilities. Effective collaboration across technical and business teams. Analytical and problem-solving mindset. Ability to convert requirements into scalable solutions. Focus on data quality and governance. Commitment to continuous improvement. Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include: Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents) Life insurance for protection of employees’ families Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families Personal loan assistance Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) 12 weeks Paternity leave Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria Transport facility Child day care facility for women employees Cricket grounds and gymnasium Library Health Center with doctor availability HDFC ATM on the campus Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.