Data Engineering Specialist at Mattel in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

companyDescription CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. jobDescription Job Title: Data Architect Location: Hyderabad, India Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, build, and optimize scalable, high-performance data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data warehouse and medallion architectures, ETL/ELT frameworks, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and will work closely with business and technical teams to deliver reliable, secure, and analytics-ready data solutions. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement scalable, high-performance data warehouse and medallion architectures to support analytics and reporting needs. Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for structured and unstructured data aligned with business requirements. Lead the design and development of ETL/ELT frameworks and pipelines for integrating data from multiple source systems. Build and manage robust data integration pipelines using GCP Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, and Informatica. Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT processes for performance, scalability, and reliability. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance through governance policies, encryption, and role-based access controls. Optimize database and warehouse performance through query tuning, indexing, and storage optimization. Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into effective data architecture solutions. Implement data validation, data cleansing, and data quality controls to ensure accurate and reliable datasets. Document architecture designs, data models, and best practices. qualifications Must-Have Skills & Qualifications Strong experience as a Data Architect / Data Warehouse Architect Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience with Apache Airflow / GCP Cloud Composer Strong Data Modeling skills (conceptual, logical, physical) Proficiency in SQL and Python Experience with Google BigQuery (GBQ) Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and architectures Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with Collibra (data governance) Exposure to Ascend Knowledge of DBT Familiarity with Vertex AI and Machine Learning concepts Experience with Docker and GitLab Exposure to databases such as Oracle and DB2 Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and lineage additionalInformation Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. How We Work: We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors: We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower. We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking. We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results. Our Approach to Flexible Work: We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter. Who We Are: Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy