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Data EngineeringPune / Gurgaon / Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad, IndiaFreshers

Database Engineer — Trainee

Build your database engineering career at TAL Corp — designing and managing the data stores that power frontier AI systems.

About This Role

Databases at TAL Corp handle everything from model metadata to user interactions at massive scale. As a fresher database engineer, you will learn to design schemas, optimise queries, and manage database infrastructure under the mentorship of senior data engineers.

Responsibilities
  • Write and optimise SQL queries for production databases and analytical workloads
  • Assist in database schema design, migration planning, and data modelling
  • Monitor database performance, storage, and replication health
  • Help implement backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness procedures
  • Document database architectures, access patterns, and operational runbooks
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (graduated between 2019 and 2026)
  • Strong SQL skills — complex joins, window functions, query optimisation, and indexing
  • Understanding of relational database design and normalisation principles
  • Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases (Redis, MongoDB, or DynamoDB)
  • Familiarity with Python for database scripting and automation
Nice to Have
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or cloud-managed databases (RDS, Cloud SQL)
  • Exposure to database performance tuning and query plan analysis
  • Interest in distributed databases and large-scale data systems

TAL Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the best team reflects the full diversity of humanity — because we are building for all of it.

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At TAL Corp you don't just send a résumé — you prove yourself. Apply by joining our training program; complete it, and top performers are hired into this role.

  • 1Register & start your 7-day program
  • 2Train, build real skills, earn a credential
  • 3Top performers → straight into hiring

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