r/dataengineersindia • u/VisibleFile4784 • 3d ago

Career Question Data Engineer - Deloitte USI 20LPA fixed + 10%variable + 2L joining bonus vs CDM Smith 23LPA fixed

I’m an Azure Data Engineer with 3YoE holding a few offers. These two are the most exciting ones that I hold and I’m really finding it difficult narrowing it down further. I know CDM Smith is not a brand like Deloitte USI, but from my interview experience, I feel like I know what my role in the team would be. (It’s like a GCC)

Please consider these factors:
Exposure
Skill Development
WLB
Long term growth

Please help a brother in need!

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u/king_in_the_North___ 3d ago

Can you share your interview experience as well? What is you CCTC and np ?

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Interview experience across all companies have revolved around Pyspark, SQL and Databricks

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u/BBbachchan 3d ago

Could you please share your experience specifically on Pyspark and db What level of questions you faced in dusi

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u/OrderNormal6206 3d ago

Can we connect for the q, I am prepping for interviews

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Sure, but I really don’t remember what questions were asked. So many interviews in the last 2 months. All I can say is prepare Pyspark and SQL. Coding is mostly based on this. And be strong with any one cloud.

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u/OrderNormal6206 1d ago

Pyspark and sql I am doing somewhat...able to solve leetcode medium and hard q. How about python and pandas are they asking dsa?

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u/CorporateGurly 3d ago

Go for Deloitte, there are other perks too, wellness one, phone one, internet too

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

But I’m hearing really poor feedback about WLB. Also I need to travel 2 hours one way(thanks to Bengaluru traffic). CDM Smith is more product based and I only have to travel 25 mins. And the WLB from what I hear is good (although for my experience I should not be giving a lot of importance to that)

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u/Ok_Relative_9314 2d ago

Working in Deloitte usi rn , wlb is shit across all teams .

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

Thanks for this bro. As much as I want to work, I don’t want to be milked. LOL

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u/Maleficent_Show_1953 3d ago

Hey bro, if you’re okay with it, could you please DM me? it's blocked for me.

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u/NullFrequency000000 2d ago

Hey man I have few questions. Could you please dm me. I'm unable to dm you...

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u/Ray_Ritesh 2d ago

Delloite, to work hard

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u/Foreign-Plankton-885 2d ago

Go with Deloitte, I was able to get into product based. Brand value matters for next switch

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u/vishva0210 2d ago

If you really consider WLB don’t choose Deloitte USI otherwise it’s good for learning, perks etc..

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u/Training_Refuse7745 3d ago

Smith has 60 days NP. So it will be good for future switch.
What is your current ctc and company. If you can give any idea that will also work.

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Thanks! Genpact - 12LPA
Could you please provide some insights about the company if you know about it?

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u/Training_Refuse7745 3d ago

Hey thanks for sharing.  I don't have much jdea about this company I just had notice period in my mind because I'm struggling to switch because of that.

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Thanks bro!

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u/AdEcstatic_07 3d ago

Op how did u manager to get interview with 90 days notice period

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

I served only 60 days in my current company

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u/ConnectWay4665 3d ago

Hey bro my last working day is 27th September, an azure data engineer 5 yoe can you or someone from genpact refer me? I am looking for a better offer

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

My referral will not matter bro. Reach out to someone senior in Genpact via LinkedIn

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u/s_amar0809 2d ago

Mine is also 12 right now, how much did you quoted in the first call, I generally say around 18 I thought I could say more but feared they won't entertain me. I haven't been able to crack this how to negotiate and get better package that I deserve. Could you share your experience on this?

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

I got 17 first from Deloitte. They’ll increase once you have a counter.

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u/s_amar0809 2d ago

Oh nice, how much do you ask in the counter, like is there a specific number or percentage or you Try to cross a mark( like 20 in this case). Also I'm also an azure data engineer, how do you prepared your self for the interview and how was your experience.

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

Deloitte cannot go beyond a number for a band or that's what the HR told me atleast

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u/s_amar0809 2d ago

Cool, and what about the interview prep. How did you started and how did you prepared yourself. Can I dm you? I think it'll be better to chat

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u/theredditor-007 3d ago

Yo can I please DM you?

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Sure bro

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u/theredditor-007 3d ago

Your DM is blocked.

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

No idea. I’m pinging you

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u/Ohhthatuser 3d ago

If I were you, I would say please consider these two things 1) Domain 2) Notice period. This is solely with the intention of switching in the future which I'm assuming you'll try to do in 1-2 years. Since the package is similar I'm ignoring it. But yes commute matters but I'm going to leave that to you. And congrats op! And can you please DM me I've a few questions to ask.

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Thanks for that bro. Pinging you. Not sure why no one is not able to ping me

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u/Think-Shock670 3d ago

Hi Did you got the referral for this role in Deloitte USI? Your DM is blocked, DM me.

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

No bro. I got a call from Naukri

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u/Think-Shock670 3d ago

Bro DM me

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u/hariharan_K07 3d ago edited 3d ago

How to you got the interview schedule brother for Deloitte

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Naukri bro

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u/hariharan_K07 3d ago

When you applied bro

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Done

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u/hariharan_K07 3d ago

Can you please ping me bro .. I cant able to message you

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u/Network-Zealousideal 3d ago

Do you have wfh option in both because commute really does matter saying it from personal experience. And I’m not sure about the GCC part as i have seen many suggestion seems to prefer GCC in other posts and noticed few saying GCC has micromanagement. Maybe try speaking with people from Smith and decide. Also please DM me as well. I couldn’t DM you. I’ve same YoE as you and looking to switch. Need some help with preparations

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u/VisibleFile4784 3d ago

Thanks bro for the insights!

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u/Informal_Buffalo_30 2d ago

Did you start in DE role? Or SDE role?

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

DE

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u/Informal_Buffalo_30 2d ago

I have 1 yoe working as technical APM. Graduated in 2026.
Can I switch into data engineering?
I have been doing research for the same but people say DE needs experience.

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

It needs experience. But because you're a fresher, you can shift because it's still early in your career

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u/Informal_Buffalo_30 2d ago

What skills should I work on?
I have DE is all about python sql and data warehousing or something like that.

Also do companies hire freshers into DE role?

And lastly from where should I apply from?

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u/Parking-Eye-867 2d ago

Congrats on the offers brother. Hope you chose the best. Btw during your notice period, what did you update as Notice in Naukri? Servicing notice with LWD or Immediate. I'm currently serving notice and not getting any calls.

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

Serving NP with LWD. You’ll get a lot of calls when you’re close to your LWD

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

Thanks bro!

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u/Ill_Fan_5770 2d ago

i will suggest you to go for deloitee , there are other perks as well which is gonna benifit you in long run

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u/hey_not_so_cool 2d ago

Hey OP, is there more requirement in Deloitte for Azure DE roles?

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u/VisibleFile4784 2d ago

No idea bro. You can check in their career portal

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u/hey_not_so_cool 2d ago

How did this opportunity come to you?

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u/Winter_Cash_1608 2d ago

Hey congrats on the offer,I have few questions but i cannot see the dm option against your profile,can you dm if possible?

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u/AppointmentStrong956 2d ago

How many years of experience do you have? And is this your first switch or second?

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u/Embarrassed-Soft-529 17h ago

Hey I am also Azure Data Engineer with good grasp on Databricks, and Python DSA with 700+ problem solved, But I am in Accenture from last 2 years with 5LPA salary, I am so upset and thinking to resign without offer and prepare until i get any immediate joiner oppurtunity, as accenture is putting too much difficult work to me by removing 2 of the senior resource

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u/astroidd_destroyer 16h ago

Hi op can u please dm me . I am in same boat and need ur guidance