we are hiring Data Engineer (Contract-to-Hire | Remote)
Experience Level : 6+ Years
Location : Remote
Contract Type :
Full-Time / Fixed-Term Contract (12 months, extendable based on performance)
Notice : Immediate to 15 Days
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Data Engineer
with deep expertise in
Azure Data Bricks ,
data pipeline design , and
SQL development
to join our growing data engineering team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment supporting advanced analytics and data-driven business decisions.
This is a
contract-to-hire
opportunity for a professional who excels in modern cloud data platforms and wants to contribute to scalable, reliable, and high-performance data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain
data pipelines
and ETL processes in
Azure Databricks
and
Azure Data Factory .
Develop, optimize, and manage large-scale
data models
and
data lakes
on Azure.
Write efficient and complex
SQL queries
for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define and implement scalable data solutions.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across multiple systems and sources.
Monitor and optimize performance of data workflows and pipelines.
Support the transition from contract to full-time by documenting processes and demonstrating technical leadership.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
6+ years
of professional experience as a
Data Engineer
or related role.
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Azure Databricks
(PySpark, Delta Lake, notebooks, etc.).
2+ years
building and managing
data pipelines
(ETL / ELT) in Azure Data Factory or similar tools.
4+ years
of strong
SQL development
experience (query tuning, stored procedures, optimization).
Proven experience working with
Azure Data Lake ,
Azure Synapse , or similar cloud-based data services.
Strong understanding of
data modeling ,
data governance , and
data architecture best practices .
Experience with
version control (Git) ,
CI / CD for data pipelines , and
agile development
practices.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with
Python
or
Scala
in data engineering workflows.
Exposure to
Power BI ,
Azure Synapse Analytics , or
Delta Live Tables .
Familiarity with
DevOps ,
DataOps , or
ML Ops
pipelines.
Prior experience in
contract-to-hire
or startup environments.
Interested?
Apply now on LinkedIn or send your profile to [shalini.v@saranshinc.com].
Senior Data Engineer • Mohali, Punjab, India