Azure Data Engineer

Overall Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, reliable data pipelines on Azure to collect, process, and store large datasets
• Implement efficient data models and data warehousing solutions aligning with business requirements
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and application teams to integrate data workflows
• Optimize data pipeline performance, reliability, and security
• Support data governance, compliance, and data privacy standards
• Monitor operational health of data solutions and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Document architecture, workflows, and best practices for data ingestion and transformation
• Stay updated with the latest Azure data platform innovations and incorporate improvements

Software Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and scripting
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes
• Experience implementing data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Knowledge of Azure Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, and relational databases (Azure SQL Database, SQL Server)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for deployment and continuous integration in the cloud
• • Experience with Spark, Scala, or Java in Azure Databricks
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Exposure to DataOps, automation, and monitoring tools within Azure

Category-wise Technical Skills Data Processing & Frameworks:

• Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics
• Python, PySpark, Scala, or Java for data processing
• SQL, T-SQL, and experience with relational and non-relational data stores

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Azure AI & Machine Learning services (optional)
• Azure Storage options: Blob, Data Lake, Cosmos DB
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)

Data Modeling & Warehousing:

• Star schema, data marts, normalization/denormalization principles
• Data governance, lineage, and security standards

Tools & Monitoring:

• Power BI, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics for data visualization and monitoring
• Version control systems like Git

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles
• Proven track record of designing and deploying data pipelines using Azure services
• Hands-on experience with cloud data solutions in a commercial or enterprise environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on large-scale data projects
• Familiarity with big data processing frameworks and emerging data technologies

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and stakeholders to understand data requirements
• Optimize ETL processes for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Monitor data pipeline health and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Implement data security, privacy, and governance measures
• Automate deployment workflows and manage infrastructure as code on Azure
• Document data architecture, workflows, and standards
• Stay current with new Azure data services and best practices to recommend improvements

Qualifications & Soft Skills Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related disciplines
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are preferred

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and project priorities
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