Data Engineer

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Background: The Crop Monitor and Weather Desk initiatives are critical components of our data-driven strategy in the Fundamental Trading division. These projects rely heavily on robust data engineering to ensure accurate and timely data processing, directly impacting our trading decisions and overall performance.

Current Situation: An external developer who was integral to these projects left our service provider company EPAM. This departure has created a gap in our data engineering capabilities, which needs to be addressed promptly to maintain the continuity and quality of our operations.

Proposal: We propose to internalize this role by hiring a dedicated data engineer in our Bangalore office. This position will be unbudgeted for the current year but included in the 2025 budget.

Rationale:

Cost Efficiency: Internalizing the role in Bangalore will be more cost-effective compared to continuing with external service providers. The cost savings will be realized through reduced contractor fees and better control over project timelines and deliverables. Quality and Continuity: Having an in-house data engineer will ensure better alignment with our project goals and provide continuity in our data engineering efforts. This will lead to improved data quality and more reliable outputs for the Crop Monitor and Weather Desk projects. Strategic Location: Bangalore is a strategic location for our data engineering needs due to its rich talent pool. This will enable us to attract and retain top talent, further enhancing our capabilities.

Long-term Benefits: Internalizing this role will not only address the immediate gap but also strengthen our internal expertise and reduce dependency on external vendors in the long run

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work