Real

Data Engineer

Real3 months ago
Location

India (Remote)

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

INR 1,200,000 – 2,500,000

Level

Senior

Role

Data Engineer

Posted

Dec 16, 2025

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Real is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the creation and maintenance of their data infrastructure, focusing on building robust reporting capabilities and data-driven automation pipelines. The role requires deep expertise in database design, SQL, and business intelligence systems, with a critical focus on supporting Real's technology-powered real estate brokerage platform.

What you'll do

Data Infrastructure: Lead the creation and maintenance of company-wide data infrastructure in AWS
Reporting Capabilities: Develop comprehensive reporting systems and data access mechanisms for business teams
Business Intelligence: Implement and manage BI systems like Tableau to support data-driven decision making
Data Automation: Create and maintain automated data pipelines to ensure efficient data processing
Data Integrity: Develop and implement test infrastructure to maintain high standards of data quality

What we look for

Technical

Database DesignAdvanced knowledge of relational data design, including normalization and ACID properties
Performance OptimizationAbility to optimize database performance through strategic indexing and query optimization
BI ToolsProficiency with Tableau or equivalent business intelligence systems

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred
Data EngineeringAdvanced degree or specialized certification in Data Engineering or Database Management

Experience

Database Experience8+ years of experience working with relational databases and business intelligence systems
Data InfrastructureProven track record of designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure

Skills

Required skills

SQLAdvanced knowledge of SQL with expertise in complex query design and database optimization
AWSProficiency in maintaining and designing data infrastructure on AWS cloud platform
Relational DatabasesDeep understanding of relational data design, normalization, and database performance optimization
Business IntelligenceExperience with BI tools like Tableau for creating data visualizations and reports

Nice to have

Data PipelinesExperience in creating and maintaining data-driven automation pipelines
Performance TuningExpertise in database performance tuning and index optimization
Data IntegrityStrong background in developing test infrastructures to maintain data quality

Compensation & benefits

Salary

INR 1,200,000 – 2,500,000 (annual)

Benefits

Remote Work

Fully remote position with flexible work arrangements

Innovative Environment

Opportunity to work with a technology-driven real estate platform

Professional Growth

Exposure to cutting-edge data engineering challenges in a fast-growing tech company


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Technical resume review and initial phone/video screening
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment Comprehensive SQL and database design challenge
  3. 3
    Technical Interview In-depth discussion of database architecture, AWS infrastructure, and data engineering methodologies
  4. 4
    System Design Interview Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable data infrastructure and solve complex data engineering problems
  5. 5
    Cultural Fit Interview Assessment of alignment with Real's operating principles and team collaboration skills

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