Azure Data Engineer

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Our Data Warehouse Team is looking for an Azure/SQL Developer to contribute to the design, implementation, and evolution of our modern Azure-based data platform within a dynamic, fun, challenging and creative environment (Azure Cloud & On-premise). This is not a traditional ETL-only role - you will help build scalable Lakehouse and SQL-based data solutions while supporting modernization of legacy workloads into Azure-native patterns. This role combines hands-on development (80%) and architecture support (20%). 

What you'll be doing: 

• Build and implement Azure-native data solutions using Synapse Analytics, Spark Pools, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage Gen2, and Microsoft Fabric 
• Develop Delta Lake pipelines using PySpark with structured streaming, incremental load patterns, and partitioning strategies 
• Support modernization initiatives migrating on-prem SQL Server to Azure SQL/Synapse and SSIS pipelines to Spark-based solutions 
• Monitor and optimize Spark job performance, Synapse SQL performance, and support cost optimization initiatives 
• Implement data governance frameworks including data quality validation, metadata-driven pipelines, and disaster recovery planning 
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural decisions, participate in code reviews, and work with application, BI/Analytics, and infrastructure teams 
• Document technical implementations and support architectural proposals while following best practices in performance and governance 

What you'll need to be successful:  

Must Haves: 

• 3+ years of experience in data development with 2+ years of hands-on Azure Cloud experience, including proficiency in Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, Data Lake Storage Gen2, and Delta Lake 
• Strong T-SQL knowledge including stored procedures, functions, indexing, and basic query tuning 
• Experience with data warehouse design, Lakehouse concepts, and pipeline development frameworks 
• ETL/ELT pipeline development experience including PolyBase/External Tables and data ingestion (JSON/CSV/Parquet) 
• On-premise SQL Server experience with basic DBA tasks and knowledge of SSIS, SSAS 
• Understanding of Integration Runtime, Azure networking basics, role-based access control, and GIT 
• Good communication skills in English with ability to present technical information 

Nice to Haves: 

• Microsoft Fabric experience, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code exposure 
• Monitoring and logging frameworks experience with cost awareness 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work collaboratively and learn from technical expertise 

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