Senior Azure Data Engineer - Synapse Analytics (8-10 yrs)

Job Title : Senior Azure Data Engineer.

Location : Bengaluru, India.

Experience Required : 7+ years.

Availability : Immediate to 30 days.

Work Mode : Onsite.

Mandatory Skills :

- Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, SQL scripting, Stream Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure App Service, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code.

Job Summary

- The Senior Azure Data Engineer will play a key role in leading and developing cloud-based analytics solutions.

- This position involves providing technical leadership, collaborating with business teams to understand requirements, and delivering data solutions that drive business insights.

- The Senior Engineer will utilize their expertise in Azure services to build and manage data pipelines, enhance analytics capabilities, and support complex data integration tasks.

About Us :

- This position is being recruited by Smartwork IT Services, a leading recruitment and product-based company.

- In addition to staffing solutions, Smartwork IT Services is involved in developing cutting-edge products like SWITS ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and SWITS HRMS (Human Resource Management Services).

- We focus on delivering exceptional value through innovative solutions and top-tier talent acquisition.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Provide technical leadership in areas such as data access and ingestion, data processing, data integration, data modeling, database design, and data visualization.

- Engage with Business IT leads, Architects, and stakeholders to understand business requirements, use cases, and translate them into detailed technical specifications.

- Design and develop cloud-based analytics solutions on the Azure platform, ensuring scalability and performance.

- Build and manage efficient data pipelines using API and streaming ingestion methods.

- Oversee the design and development of secure and optimized data models.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and data integration needs.

- Drive and promote the use of best practices for CI/CD processes and infrastructure as code.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and ensuring quality delivery.

- Lead data security and governance efforts to ensure compliance and best practices across all analytics solutions.

- Manage customer engagement to fully understand their needs and provide analytics solutions that meet their expectations.

Core Requirements :

- 7+ years of experience in IT service delivery and operations, with a strong focus on global onshore and offshore business models.

- 5+ years of experience in the Azure Analytics space, including design, development, and deployment of analytics solutions.

- Expert level hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, SQL scripting, Stream Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and Azure App Service.

- Strong expertise in designing and building data pipelines using API and streaming ingestion methods.

- In-depth knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.

- Proficiency in Python or Spark-SQL is desirable.

- Experience in developing security models for cloud-based environments.

- Leadership & Business Skills.

- Ability to analyze current business practices, identify gaps, and design scalable solutions for future business needs.

- Demonstrated experience in leading small and large teams to successfully deliver analytics solutions.

- Strong customer engagement skills, with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs for Analytics solutions.

- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment and collaborate across teams to deliver on business requirements.

- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to quickly address issues and optimize solution performance.

Preferred Certifications.

- Certified Azure Data Engineer or equivalent higher certification.

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders across business and technical teams.

- Ability to lead by example, mentoring junior team members, and promoting best practices.

Educational Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information :

- This is an onsite position located in Bengaluru, India, with an immediate to 30-day availability requirement.