Data Engineer, Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate in the Data Engineering team, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing modern data platforms and pipelines on Azure and Databricks. You will work within cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that enable advanced analytics, AI, and business insights for enterprise clients. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud data architecture, hands-on experience with Azure data services (including Microsoft Fabric), and deep practical knowledge of Databricks for batch and data engineering. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources. Implement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration frameworks leveraging Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and/or Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines. Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes using Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake) to ensure high performance and scalability. Implement and enforce data quality, lineage, and governance practices. Work closely with solution architects to design modern data architectures and ensure compliance with security and privacy standards. Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to translate business needs into technical designs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience 3 6 years of experience in data engineering. Strong hands-on experience with: Azure Data Platform: Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Microsoft Fabric, Event Hub/IoT Hub, and Azure Functions. Databricks: PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Workflows. Proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale data processing and transformation. Solid understanding of data modeling, medallion architecture, and lakehouse principles. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and version control (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps). Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and observability tools. Experience with performance optimization, cost control, and best practices in cloud environments.