Job Purpose :
We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer - Azure with strong expertise in Data Migration and ADF to lead a critical data migration engagement. The candidate will design, develop, and optimize data pipelines while ensuring best practices in Azure-based solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and deliver data engineering solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.
- Lead data migration projects using ADF and SQL.
- Work on rapid prototyping and POC development.
- Advance technical architecture and implementation best practices.
- Define and refine functional / non-functional requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards.
- Deliver high-quality solutions within deadlines.
- Collaborate in small, agile teams with short iteration cycles.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in data practices.
- Work with architects and management for solution direction.
Required Technical Skills :
Expert in Data Migration (ADF + SQL)Strong hands-on with MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Data LakeAdvanced SQL (queries, stored procedures, triggers, performance tuning)Data mart & data warehousing (Star, Snowflake schemas)Data pipeline design (ETL / ELT workflows)Experience with DDL / DML and database designKnowledge of Lakehouse architecture (preferred)Cloud exposure : AWS, Snowflake (preferred)Source control (Git), CI / CD, REST, JSON, Web API familiarityMust-Have Competencies :
Strong expertise in data modeling, query optimization, performance tuningAbility to work with large datasetsAgile working experience with remote teamsExcellent communication & client-facing skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionGood-to-Have :
Exposure to additional Azure services beyond ADFExperience in mentoring / coaching teamsEducational Qualification :
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience of 4+ years in related field)(ref : hirist.tech)