We are seeking a skilled Sr Azure Data Engineer with hands-on experience in modern data engineering tools and platforms within the Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data integration, transformation, and migration, along with a passion for working on complex data migration projects.
Job Title : Sr. Azure Data : Remote Timings : 2 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM of Openings : 2
Please Note : This is a pure Azure-specific role. If your expertise is primarily in AWS or GCP, we kindly request that you do not apply.
- Lead the migration of large-scale SQL workloads from on-premise environments to Azure, ensuring high data integrity, minimal downtime, and performance optimization.
- Design, develop, and manage end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory or Synapse Data Factory to orchestrate migration and ETL processes.
- Build and administer scalable, secure Azure Data Lakes to store and manage structured and unstructured data during and post-migration.
- Utilize Azure Databricks, Synapse Spark Pools, Python, and PySpark for advanced data transformation and processing.
- Develop and fine-tune SQL / T-SQL scripts for data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and reporting in Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instances, and SQL Server.
- Design and maintain ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), including reengineering SSIS packages for Azure compatibility.
- Collaborate with cloud architects, DBAs, and application teams to assess existing workloads and define the best migration approach.
- Continuously monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across Azure platforms.
- Enforce best practices in data governance, security, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a clear focus on SQL workload migration to Azure.Deep expertise in : Azure Data Factory / Synapse Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks / Synapse Spark Pools, Python and PySpark, SQLSSIS design, development, and migration to AzureProven track record of delivering complex data migration projects (on-prem to Azure, or cloud-to-cloud).Experience re-platforming or re-engineering SSIS packages for Azure Data Factory or Azure-SSIS Integration Runtime.Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate or similar certification preferred.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present migration strategies to stakeholders.(ref : hirist.tech)