LEAD DATA ENGINEER - SQL

Role overview

LEAD DATA ENGINEER - SQL at Happiest Minds

Finance & Supply Chain Transformation (Data, Analytics & AI) About the role We are looking for a hands-on consultant who works directly with client business stakeholders, including the CFO?s office, to understand their problems, shape solutions using data, analytics and AI, and see them through to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with data, tools and technical teams to prototype, deploy and refine solutions.

Required qualifications

• Must-have Strong analytical mindset, with practical experience in data, analytics or AI-led problem solving.

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru

Additional role details

• Role: Senior Consultant ?
• The role works like a forward-deployed engineer: close to the business, comfortable with technology, and accountable for outcomes.
• Key responsibilities Engage senior finance and operations stakeholders to gather requirements and frame business problems.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, growth and efficiency using data, analytics and AI.
• Outline solutions, build the business case, and earn stakeholder confidence in the approach.
• Manage multiple workstreams at once in a high-visibility client environment.
• Guide and support junior consultants on the engagement.
• Domain knowledge in finance (FP&A, controllership, finance transformation) or supply chain.
• Client-facing consulting experience with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to get hands-on with data and technology, beyond producing slides.
• Clear, structured communication.
• Good to have Background in a consulting firm (Big 4, Accenture, Strategy&, MBB or similar).
• Exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), SQL or Python, and ERP/finance systems.
• Experience in logistics, warehouse automation or industrial clients.
• MBA or equivalent.