About Client :
Our Client is a global IT services company headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1996, with a revenue of $1.8B, with 35,000+ associates worldwide, specializes in digital engineering, and IT services company helping clients modernize their technology infrastructure, adopt cloud and AI solutions, and accelerate innovation. It partners with major firms in banking, healthcare, telecom, and media.
Our Client is known for combining deep industry expertise with agile development practices, enabling scalable and cost-effective digital transformation. The company operates in over 50 locations across more than 25 countries, has delivery centers in Asia, Europe, and North America and is backed by Baring Private Equity Asia.
Interview Details : Face to Face Interview
Job Title : Azure Data Engineer
Experience Level : 8-10 Years
Job Location : Hyderabad
Budget : 1,60,000 Per Month
Job Type : Contract
Work Mode : Hybrid
Notice Period : Immediate Joiners
Client : CMMI Level 5
Job Description :
Key Responsibilities :
1.Data Architecture & Pipeline Development
- Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and storage pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.
- Build end-to-end ETL / ELT workflows from diverse sources such as APIs, on-prem databases, SaaS applications, and data lakes.
- Implement data modeling (star schema, snowflake, data vault, etc.) for analytical and operational data stores.
- Manage data ingestion frameworks for both batch and streaming (real-time) use cases using Azure Event Hubs / Azure Stream Analytics / Kafka.
2. Data Management & Governance
Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across all environments.Implement and enforce data governance standards, including metadata management, lineage tracking, and data cataloging (e.g., Azure Purview).Manage security, compliance, and access controls using Azure Active Directory (AAD) and RBAC principles.Automate data validation, auditing, and monitoring workflows using modern DevOps practices.3. Cloud & DevOps Integration
Manage and optimize Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) for cost and performance.Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for environment provisioning.Implement CI / CD pipelines for data workflows using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions.Optimize compute and storage costs while maintaining scalability and resilience. 4. Collaboration & LeadershipPartner with data scientists, BI developers, and product teams to deliver reliable data solutions.Mentor junior data engineers on best practices, coding standards, and Azure services.Participate in architectural reviews and contribute to data platform design decisions.Communicate technical insights and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Required Skills : Core Azure Services :Azure Data Factory (ADF) – pipeline orchestration, triggers, linked services, integration runtime.Azure Databricks – PySpark, Delta Lake, notebooks, job orchestration.Azure Synapse Analytics – dedicated and serverless SQL pools, data modeling, query optimization.Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) – hierarchical namespace, lifecycle management.Azure Functions / Logic Apps – event-driven data workflows.Azure Event Hubs / Kafka / Stream Analytics – real-time data ingestion.Programming & Tools :
Strong in Python or Scala for data transformations.Proficient in SQL (T-SQL, Spark SQL, or Synapse SQL).Experience with PySpark for distributed data processing.Knowledge of Git, CI / CD, and DevOps best practices.Familiarity with Power BI integration or other reporting tools is a plus.Data Architecture & Modeling :
Expertise in data warehouse design, data lakehouse architecture, and data pipelines.Understanding of data partitioning, indexing, and query optimization techniques.Experience with dimensional modeling, slowly changing dimensions, and fact tables.Other :
Experience with API-based data ingestion and RESTful integrations.Exposure to machine learning data pipelines or feature stores is a plus.Familiarity with cost optimization and performance tuning in Azure. Soft SkillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication and documentation skills.Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.Proven experience collaborating in cross-functional teams.Self-driven with a passion for data engineering and cloud technologies.