Senior Azure Data Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Data Pipelines: Design, develop, and manage scalable ETL pipelines to process large datasets using PySpark, Databricks, and other big data technologies.
• Data Integration and Transformation: Work with various structured and unstructured data sources to build efficient data workflows and integrate them into a central data warehouse.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists & Analysts: Work closely with the data science and business intelligence teams to ensure the right data is available for advanced analytics, machine learning, and reporting.
• Optimize Performance: Optimize and tune data pipelines and ETL processes to improve data throughput and reduce latency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data.
• Automation and Monitoring: Implement automated workflows and monitoring tools to ensure data pipelines are running smoothly, and issues are proactively addressed.
• Ensure Data Quality: Build and maintain validation mechanisms to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data.
• Data Storage and Access: Work with data storage solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) to ensure effective data storage and fast access for downstream users.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain proper documentation for all data processes and architectures to facilitate easier understanding and onboarding of new team members.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with hands-on experience in designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines.
• Technologies:
• Proficient in PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Strong programming experience in Python, particularly for data engineering tasks.
• Experience working with Databricks for big data processing and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with data storage solutions (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or Google Cloud Storage).
• Solid understanding of ETL concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with SQL for querying and manipulating data in relational databases.
• Experience working with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Luigi is a plus.
• Data Modeling & Warehousing:
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery).
• Knowledge of data modeling, data transformations, and dimensional modeling.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex data processes to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification or experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience in Apache Kafka or other stream-processing technologies.