Celonis Hiring 2027 Cohort: Associate Deployment Engineer (Galaxy Graduate Program) | Bangalore

Company: Celonis India Private Limited
Program / Track: Galaxy Graduate Program (12-Month Global Cohort Onboarding)
Job Title: Associate Deployment Engineer
Practice / Group: Celonis Services Organization (Strategic Implementation Consulting & Transformation)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Cohort Start Date: February 1, 2027 onwards
Experience Level: Entry Level / Fresh Graduates (2026 & Early 2027 Passout Graduates)
Posting Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Celonis is the global market leader in Process Mining and Enterprise Process Intelligence, co-headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA. Powered by the Celonis Context Model and Process Intelligence Graph, Celonis creates a living digital twin of an enterprise—combining process data, business logic, and AI to eliminate operational blind spots and industrialize Enterprise AI agents.

The Associate Deployment Engineer role operates within the Celonis Services organization in Bangalore as part of the prestigious Galaxy Graduate Program. This 12-month global cohort program transforms high-potential technical graduates into full-stack implementation consultants. Working in a “Discover-and-Build” model alongside Value Engineers and Solution Architects, deployment engineers transform raw enterprise data using SQL and Python, deploy Machine Learning and LLM-enriched automations, and drive measurable financial and sustainability ROI for Fortune 500 clients.

• End-to-End “Discover-and-Build” Execution: Participate in process mining discovery activities, extract and transform enterprise ERP/CRM data using SQL and Python, and uncover operational execution gaps.
• AI-Forward & LLM Solutioning: Build and deploy production-ready, AI-enriched workflows utilizing Machine Learning models and Large Language Model (LLM) integrations on top of the Celonis Platform.
• Strategic Implementation & Value Realization: Connect complex customer data landscapes to actionable operational KPIs, transforming Celonis into the central nervous system of client operations.
• Client Workshops & Stakeholder Consulting: Lead and participate in requirement-gathering workshops, translating technical data findings into strategic business recommendations for enterprise stakeholders.
• Built-In Quality & Documentation: Maintain rigorous engineering documentation, data validation checks, and clean code standards across every deployment lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner globally with Value Engineering, Business Analytics, Product & Engineering, Solution Architecture, and Celonis Academy teams.

Academic Background & Start Date Mandate

• Degree: Recent graduate or final-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. / BCA / MCA) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related quantitative technical field.
• Cohort Availability: Must be available to start working full-time from February 1, 2027 onwards alongside the global Galaxy cohort.

Mandatory Technical & Consulting Competencies

• Programming & Data Transformation: Proven hands-on experience building technical projects or internships using Python and SQL.
• AI & Machine Learning Foundations: Foundational understanding of Machine Learning algorithms, AI architectures, and modern LLM application workflows.
• Analytical & Business-Critical Mindset: Ability to look beyond “What is the data saying?” to prescribe “What should the business do based on these findings?”—focusing on ROI, efficiency, and process optimization.
• Consulting DNA & Communication: Strong English communication skills, intellectual curiosity, executive presence, and the confidence to navigate complex enterprise stakeholder environments.

• Estimated Starting Compensation (CTC): ₹14.0 LPA to ₹20.0 LPA (CTC) (inclusive of competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and Restricted Stock Units [RSUs] from Day 1).
• Celonis Corporate Benefits:
  • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time Celonaut receives equity RSUs and merit-based refresh grants.
  • Galaxy 12-Month Accelerator: Structured 70-20-10 learning framework, global cohort mentorship, and Celonis Academy certifications.
  • Inclusive Parental & Wellness Support: 24 weeks fully paid primary carer leave (12 weeks supporting carer) from Day 1, dedicated company-wide “Wellness Weeks,” subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and annual paid volunteer “Impact Days.”
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible hybrid work schedule balancing deep remote work with vibrant collaboration at the Bangalore office.

1. Online Application & AI-Assisted Resume Matching
   (Verification of CS/Data Science/BIS degree, SQL/Python projects, & Feb 1, 2027 start date availability)
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2. Online Technical & Analytical Assessment
   (Evaluation of Complex SQL Queries, Python Data Manipulation, Logical Reasoning, & Process Data Interpretation)
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3. Technical Interview Round 1 (SQL, Python & Data/AI Architecture)
   (Live SQL query writing, Python data transformation logic, ML/LLM basics, & walkthrough of past technical projects)
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4. Case Study / Consulting Assessment Round 2 (Discover-and-Build Simulation)
   (Business process case study testing analytical rigor: diagnosing process bottlenecks & presenting ROI recommendations)
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5. Final Leadership & Cultural Fit Interview (Celonaut Values & Stakeholder Presence)
   (Evaluation of consulting DNA, communication clarity, alignment with Celonis values, & formal offer rollout)

Note on Application Screening: Celonis utilizes an AI resume-matching tool to assist recruiters in identifying relevant candidate profiles, while all final shortlisting and hiring decisions are made directly by Celonis talent acquisition specialists and hiring managers.

• Advanced SQL & Data Modeling: GROUP BY, HAVING, Window Functions (ROW_NUMBER, LEAD, LAG), Common Table Expressions (CTEs), timestamp/event-log calculations, and schema joins.
• Python for Data & AI: Data cleaning/transformation (Pandas, NumPy), REST API consumption, JSON parsing, and foundational concepts of LLMs, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and ML pipelines.
• Process Mining & Business Metrics: Understanding Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows, throughput time, bottleneck analysis, automation rate, and working capital optimization.
• Consulting Case Frameworks: Structuring ambiguous business problems, quantifying financial ROI, and presenting data-backed recommendations clearly to non-technical executives.

• Role & Program: Associate Deployment Engineer, Galaxy Graduate Program, Implementation Consultant, Strategic Consulting, Discover-and-Build
• Data & Programming: SQL, Python, Data Transformation, Event Logs, ETL, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Analytical Rigor
• AI & Process Intelligence: Process Mining, Process Intelligence, Digital Twin, Enterprise AI, Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), Workflow Automation
• Consulting & Business Value: Stakeholder Management, Requirements Workshops, Business Process Improvement, ROI Optimization, Customer Value, Agile Delivery
• Celonis Specifics: Celonis Platform, Celonis Context Model, Celonis Bangalore, February 2027 Cohort, Hybrid Work Model

1. When does the Galaxy Graduate Program cohort start?

Selected candidates must be available to join full-time from February 1, 2027 onwards with the rest of the global cohort.

2. What technical skills are required to apply for Associate Deployment Engineer?

Candidates need strong hands-on proficiency in SQL and Python, along with a foundational understanding of Machine Learning and AI architectures demonstrated through academic projects or internships.

3. What is the “Discover-and-Build” approach at Celonis?

In the Discover-and-Build lifecycle, deployment engineers first analyze enterprise event logs to uncover operational bottlenecks (“Discover”) and then build automated, AI/LLM-enriched applications on the Celonis Platform to fix those gaps (“Build”).

4. Where is this position located?

The role is based in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, following a flexible Hybrid work model.