As Azure Data Platform Lead, youll design and implement global data solutions on Azure, lead the data platform team, collaborate with leadership, and ensure our data infrastructure supports business goals. Youll also drive the adoption of new features, standardise the Azure tech stack, and implement best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership:
Develop and execute the data platform strategy alignment with the companys overall goals and objectives
Provide thought leadership on data engineering and visualization best practices, technologies, and industry trends
Collaborate with senior executives to identify and prioritise data initiatives that drive business value.
Team management:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers and Power BI developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
Define clear objectives and deliverables for team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and company strategy
Data solutions design and implementation:
Architect and develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database and other Azure services
Design and implement data models, data warehouses, and data lakes on Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Design and implement interactive dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI including advanced features
Collaboration and stakeholder management:
Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into technical requirements
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions with existing systems and applications
Performance optimisation:
Optimise data processing workflows and Power BI dashboards for performance and cost-efficiency
Guide the team in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to data pipelines, data quality and system performance
Best practices and governance:
Establish and enforce best practices for data engineering/visualisation including data governance, security, and compliance
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance data capabilities
Implementing data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and auditing, to protect sensitive information
Innovation and improvement:
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data engineering practices
Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies that enhance the organisation s data capabilities
Who are we looking for? Education:
BE / B-Tech in Computer Science from a premier institute
MBA is preferred
Azure Cloud Data Engineering and Power BI certifications
Experience:
10+ years of experience in Azure data engineering and Power BI, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role
Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database and Power BI
Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Report Server
Experience with data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and integrating Power BI with various data sources
Proven track record of leading data engineering/visualisation teams and delivering large-scale data projects
Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes
Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Skills:
Azure Data Factory and Data Pipeline Orchestration
Azure Databricks and Big Data Processing
Azure Synapse Analytics and Data Warehousing
Azure Power BI and Data Visualisation
Data Modelling and Database Design
SQL and NoSQL Database Technologies
Data Lake Storage and Management
Power BI and Data Visualisation
Machine Learning and AI Integration with Azure ML
Python, Pyspark, PySQL [Spark] Programming
Data Security and Compliance within Azure
What s in it for you? Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral
anti-harassment
policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.