Dentsu (Merkle) – Associate Software Engineer (DevOps Engineer)

Job Description

Dentsu, through its technology and data-driven business unit Merkle, is hiring Associate Software Engineers (DevOps Engineer) for its Mumbai (Thane) office. This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about databases, DevOps, automation, cloud technologies, and data engineering. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work with large-scale operational marketing databases, helping maintain, optimize, and monitor enterprise data solutions while supporting business-critical applications. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Python scripting, ETL workflows, cloud technologies, and database administration in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring automated jobs, maintaining SQL Server databases, supporting ETL processes, and performing quality assurance activities to ensure reliable and efficient data operations. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will troubleshoot automation failures, analyze database performance, write SQL scripts for reporting and data extraction, and assist in maintaining enterprise data marts. Exposure to modern cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Snowflake, Redshift, and automation tools further enhances the learning experience, making this position an excellent starting point for a career in DevOps, database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.

Joining Dentsu means becoming part of a globally recognized digital transformation and marketing technology organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company provides opportunities to work with global clients, enterprise-scale databases, and cross-functional engineering teams while encouraging employees to develop technical expertise and professional skills. Through structured mentorship, real-world project exposure, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms and automation technologies, Associate Software Engineers build a strong technical foundation for long-term career growth in DevOps, cloud computing, database management, and enterprise software engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor scheduled automation jobs and enterprise workflows to ensure seamless execution of business-critical processes while identifying, investigating, and resolving operational issues promptly.
• Develop, maintain, and execute SQL scripts in Microsoft SQL Server for data extraction, reporting, analysis, validation, and performance optimization across large operational databases.
• Support the monitoring, troubleshooting, and debugging of ETL workflows to ensure accurate and timely movement of data between multiple enterprise systems and databases.
• Assist in maintaining enterprise data mart extraction processes, ensuring data consistency, integrity, availability, and compliance with business requirements.
• Perform unit-level quality assurance testing by validating database changes, automation scripts, ETL jobs, and system enhancements before deployment into production environments.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, operational procedures, troubleshooting documents, and knowledge base articles to improve team productivity.
• Collaborate with development teams, database administrators, IT support teams, project managers, and clients to resolve technical issues and deliver reliable business solutions.
• Analyze application logs, SQL queries, automation failures, and system alerts to identify root causes and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in rotational shifts and weekend support schedules to ensure uninterrupted monitoring and maintenance of enterprise applications and client environments.
• Continuously learn new technologies, cloud platforms, automation tools, DevOps practices, and database optimization techniques to improve technical expertise and contribute innovative ideas.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline from a recognized university.
• Zero to one year of relevant experience in software development, database administration, DevOps, IT operations, technical support, or related technical domains. Fresh graduates with strong technical fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of Microsoft SQL Server, including database concepts, SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, data extraction, and database maintenance activities.
• Basic programming and scripting knowledge in Python and SQL with the ability to automate repetitive tasks, analyze data, and support database operations.
• Familiarity with ETL processes, data pipelines, database integration, and troubleshooting techniques for enterprise data processing workflows.
• Exposure to cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or similar cloud-based data platforms will be considered an added advantage.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Cisco Tidal, version control systems, JIRA, or other project management and DevOps collaboration tools is desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail while handling complex enterprise database environments and automation workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, business stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Candidates should be flexible to work in client-specific time zones, rotational shifts, weekend support schedules, and 24×7 operational environments based on business requirements. Preference will be given to candidates based in Mumbai, particularly the Thane region.

Expected Salary

The estimated salary for an Associate Software Engineer (DevOps Engineer) at Dentsu (Merkle) generally ranges between ₹4.5 LPA and ₹7.5 LPA, depending on educational qualifications, technical skills, internship experience, and interview performance. Candidates with strong SQL, Python, ETL, cloud platform exposure, or database management knowledge may receive compensation toward the higher end of the range. In addition to competitive compensation, employees benefit from structured learning programs, global project exposure, health benefits, performance incentives, and excellent career growth opportunities within Dentsu's technology and digital engineering teams.

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