Azure Data Engineer

Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Experience: 6 to 8 years as an Azure Data Engineer, with a strong focus on Azure Databricks and PySpark.
Data Pipeline Development: Proven expertise in designing, developing and maintaining complex data pipelines on Azure platforms.
Data Migration: Experience in migrating data from on-premises and cloud-based systems to Azure, ensuring seamless data integration.
Data Modeling: Proficient in dimensional data modeling and designing data warehouses for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Azure Services Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL Database.
Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with Scala is advantageous.
Big Data Frameworks: Experience with big data frameworks, particularly Apache Spark, for large-scale data processing.
Version Control and CI/CD: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Security Practices: Knowledge of Azure security practices, including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Key Vault and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Role & Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Management: Design, develop and maintain complex data pipelines on Azure to support business requirements.
Data Migration: Migrate data from on-premises and cloud-based systems to Azure platforms, ensuring data integrity and security. Data Modeling and Warehousing: Implement and optimize dimensional data models and data warehouses for scalable and efficient data processing.
Azure Services Utilization: Work extensively with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL Database to manage and process large datasets.
Programming: Write efficient and scalable code using Python and SQL to support data engineering workflows.
ETL/ELT Processes: Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes, leveraging big data frameworks such as Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
CI/CD Implementation: Set up and manage Azure DevOps pipelines, Git repositories and CI/CD processes for seamless deployment and automation.
Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with Azure security best practices, including implementing AAD, Key Vault and RBAC for secure data access.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, develop and implement data solutions to meet organizational needs.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience: Minimum of 5 years as an Azure Data Engineer.
Certifications: At least one relevant certification, such as the Microsoft
Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
Azure Data Services: In-depth knowledge of Azure data services, including Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake and SQL Database.
Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with Scala is a plus.
Data Modeling and ETL: Expertise in data modeling and ETL/ELT processes. Big Data Frameworks: Hands-on experience with big data frameworks, such as Apache Spark.
Version Control and CI/CD: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD implementation.
Security Practices: Understanding of Azure security practices, including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Key Vault and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively in an offshore setup.
LEVEL OF EXPERTISE
Azure - 5 years
PySpark - 3 years
Azure DataBricks - 3 years
Azure Data Factory - 2 years
CI/CD - 2 years
Git - 2 years
Python - 2 years
SQL - 2 years
Apache Scala - 2 years
Data Modeling - 2 years