A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Data Engineer with a strong focus on database management to join our growing geospatial and data team. This role is ideal for someone ready to take responsibility for the design, maintenance, optimisation, and governance of databases that underpin critical analytics, reporting, and solutions across major land and infrastructure projects.

You’ll be accountable for ensuring our data platforms are resilient, secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

Database Ownership & Architecture

Lead the design, construction, and optimisation of SQL Server databases that support core business applications and reporting.
Own the database schema, data models, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
Manage data ingestion pipelines and integrations, ensuring reliable, accurate, and high-quality data flow into the database.
Oversee database governance, documentation, security standards, and access controls.

Data Engineering & Reporting

Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory.
Develop and deploy SSMS and SSRS custom reports for operational and strategic insight.
Build robust data models for Power BI and support analysts with well-structured datasets.
Use Python, R and others as preferred or required, for automation, data transformation, and advanced analytics.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary technical owner for the database (s) within multidisciplinary project teams.
Translate business and project requirements into scalable database solutions.
Troubleshoot issues and proactively improve performance, reliability, and usability.
Work closely with solution architects and technical development teams

Desirable Geospatial & Domain Data

Manage and optimise spatial datasets within PostGIS or SQL Server spatial components.
Work with GIS teams to ensure high quality geospatial data feeds into applications and dashboards.

Join WSP at a time of growth and transformation, where you will be part of exciting developments and innovations in GIS on landmark projects across diverse sectors such as land management, property and planning, energy and transportation.

Qualifications

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Strong technical skills in SQL Server databases, scripting (preferably Python or R), SQL, data management, and strong accountability behaviours along with a proactive, resilient mindset and exceptional problem-solving abilities are required. The ideal candidate will have a customer focused mindset to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

3–5 years’ experience in data engineering with demonstrable database ownership or administration responsibilities.
Strong proficiency in SQL Server: schema design, indexing, optimisation, monitoring, and performance tuning.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and integrating data from multiple systems.
Hands-on experience with SSRS, SSMS, Python, R, and Power BI.
Solid understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and secure access management.
Experience with spatial databases (PostGIS or SQL Server spatial) and GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS).
Ability to document systems clearly and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

Exposure to big data tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
Experience with Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake) or AWS/GCP equivalents.
Understanding of CI/CD, Git, and automated testing processes.
Knowledge of BIM datasets and AEC digital workflows.
Professional certifications in cloud or data engineering (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate).

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Uniﬁed under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

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Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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