Data Engineer III; Data Platform

Position: Data Engineer III (Data Platform)
Location: Bengaluru

About the Team
The Data Platform Tech Team at Navi is instrumental in enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. We build and manage the core infrastructure and tools required to collect, store, process, and analyze data  platforms support self-serve capabilities for both batch and real-time data processing. We work closely with Analytics, Data Science, and Product teams to power a wide range of data use cases across Navi.

About the Role
As an SDE-3 on the Data Platform team at Navi, you'll design and build large-scale systems powering web events, analytics, and real-time data pipelines. You'll lead backend development, contribute to platform architecture, and solve complex data problems. This is a high-impact IC role with strong cross-functional collaboration and mentorship opportunities.

What We Expect From You
Design ,  develop , and  maintain backend services ,  data pipelines , and  batch/realtime datasets  related to  web events and analytics
Strong  proficiency  in at least one of the following languages:  Java ,  Python ,  Scala
Expertise in  object-oriented design ,  design patterns , and  data structures
Lead the development  of new  foundational capabilities  in support of enabling our users to  interact with ,  analyze , and  derive insights  from their data
Solve  complex and challenging problems  in the intersection between  low latency ,  high correctness , and  full determinism
Participate in  code reviews , provide  mentorship  to junior team members, and enforce  coding standards
Investigate ,  diagnose , and  resolve software defects and issues , ensuring a high level of  product quality
Contribute to the overall  architecture  and  design  of  data platform frameworks
Strong  interpersonal skills , showcasing effective  stakeholder management  with  product  and  design teams
A minimum of  5 years of software development experience

Must Haves
Familiarity with  modern data lakehouse architectures  and related technologies (e.g.  Spark ,  Flink ,  Kafka ,  Trino )
Prior experience in  on-prem data-platform  is preferred
Demonstrated ability to  quickly adapt  to new and  complex development environments , along with strong  deep-dive analytical skills
Previous success in  mentoring  and  guiding junior engineers

Inside Navi
We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold — we’re building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by  Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal  in 2018, we are one of India’s fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we’re just getting started!

Our Culture

The Navi DNA
Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.
We’re looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you’ll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If you’re driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.
We chase excellence by uplifting each other—and that starts with every one of us.

Why You'll Thrive at Navi
At Navi, it’s about how you think, build, and grow. You’ll thrive here if:
You’re impact-driven :  You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference
You strive for excellence :  Good isn’t good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality
You embrace change :  You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first