DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to be part of our Nestlé Nespresso Digital and Tech Team. At Nespresso, our Digital & Tech teams are at the heart of our innovation journey, a space where we continue to invest, evolve, and grow.

Position Snapshot:

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Grade: Band 2
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Work Language: Fluent Business English

The Role:

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, provisioning, and operating Nespresso’s enterprise Data Platform capabilities across Azure and Snowflake. You will enable the data community to deliver trusted, scalable, and reliable data products faster by building reusable platform services, automation frameworks, and operational capabilities. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams, you will ensure platform services are secure, compliant, highly available, and aligned with Nespresso and Nestlé technology standards.

You will be responsible for evolving the platform beyond traditional data asset deployment by delivering self-service capabilities, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns, orchestration frameworks, governance controls, and operational excellence practices. This role combines platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and DevOps expertise to create a robust and future-ready data ecosystem.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, build, and continuously improve reusable platform capabilities for data ingestion, orchestration, access management, automation, and governance across Azure and Snowflake.
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), ensuring consistency, scalability, security, and operational readiness.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes environments supporting Airflow orchestration, including upgrades, capacity management, monitoring, and reliability improvements.
• Develop and manage Azure DevOps repositories, pipelines, and CI/CD frameworks to enable secure, controlled, and automated platform delivery.
• Build and support Azure Data Factory (ADF) integration and ingestion pipelines using standardized, reusable, and production-ready patterns.
• Implement and enforce RBAC models, security controls, audit requirements, and compliance guardrails across platform services.
• Drive operational excellence through platform monitoring, incident management, root-cause analysis, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across Data, Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture, and business teams to deliver scalable platform solutions and adoption frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or data platform engineering roles within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), including deployment automation and environment management.
• Experience managing Kubernetes environments and workflow orchestration platforms such as Apache Airflow.
• Solid expertise in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline design, Git-based development practices, and release management.
• Experience building and supporting data integration and orchestration solutions using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and related Azure data services.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake platform administration, provisioning, security models, and operational best practices.
• Experience implementing RBAC frameworks, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance standards in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation for platform operations, monitoring, and workflow management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive sustainable solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience operating enterprise-scale data platforms serving multiple business domains and data product teams.
• Knowledge of platform observability, reliability engineering practices, and automated operational monitoring frameworks.
• Experience creating reusable platform frameworks, self-service capabilities, developer enablement tools, and adoption standards for data communities.

We Offer You:

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Flexible work policies including core hours and options for working from home. Discuss with us during the recruitment process to understand what flexibility could look like for you!
• Genuine opportunities for career and personal development through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset. 
• Modern "smart office" locations providing agile workspaces. Our state-of-the-art campus is equipped with areas to co-create, network, and chill!
• International, dynamic & inclusive working environment with attractive additional benefits.
• The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands.

The Hiring Process:

• Your Application: Submit your application, and we'll review it carefully (make sure your CV is in English as the hiring team is international).
• Initial Screening: Relevant candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an initial interview. 
• Hiring Manager Interview: Selected candidates will then meet with the hiring manager to discuss the role and their experience in more detail. 
• Stakeholder Interview: Candidates will engage with potential team members to assess fit and collaboration. 
• Leadership & HRBP Interaction: Candidates will have a discussion with our leadership team & HRBP. 
• Feedback: After interviews, we provide feedback to all candidates. 
• Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer. 
• First Working Day: Once the offer is accepted, we’ll welcome you on your first day!

About Nespresso: 

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee.

Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee.

We are a Company committed with the Climate change and we aim to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest.

In 2019 we created the digital hub in Barcelona to offer the best customer experience and innovation to B2C and B2B channels.

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.

People are at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together

Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count.

Join Nestlé #beaforceforgood