Avanade Inc.

Associate Manager, Data Engineering

Avanade Inc. • $114K — $135K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in end-to-end Data Engineering and analytics solutions in enterprise settings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
  • Advanced SQL skills and strong programming experience with Python or similar data technologies.
  • Experience in modern data architecture, including Lakehouse and Data Warehousing.
  • Proven ability to lead technical workstreams or delivery teams across multiple project phases.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance and performance optimization.
  • Experience facilitating client discussions and communicating technical concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of enterprise Data Engineering solutions using Azure technologies.
  • Own technical solution design aligning with architecture and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business objectives and guide decisions.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and implementation plans.
  • Lead development teams and coordinate activities across various stakeholders.
  • Drive best practices for data quality and operational support.
  • Support client workshops and architecture reviews, presenting to diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Access to exceptional development and training opportunities (minimum 80 hours annually).
  • Real-time networking with technical and skilled resources globally.
  • Dedicated career advisor for growth support.
  • Collaborative work environment with engaged and supportive colleagues.
Full Job Description
Come join us

As a Data Engineering Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering modern data platform solutions while guiding teams and clients through architecture, design, and implementation decisions. You will partner closely with solution architects, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes and high-quality delivery.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy balancing hands-on technical leadership with client engagement, mentoring, and solution ownership.

You'll have access to Avanade's global network of experts, continuous learning opportunities, and early access to Microsoft's latest technologies while helping clients unlock the full value of their data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade Data Engineering, analytics, and AI platform solutions using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and Databricks technologies.
  • Own technical solution design for project workstreams and ensure alignment with architecture, security, governance, and business requirements.
  • Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, facilitate requirements discussions, and guide technical decision-making.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and implementation plans.
  • Lead development teams and coordinate activities across engineers, architects, analysts, and business stakeholders.
  • Drive best practices for data engineering, platform modernization, data quality, governance, performance optimization, and operational support.
  • Contribute to solution estimation, delivery planning, risk identification, and project execution activities.
  • Support client workshops, architecture reviews, and solution presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Mentor consultants and junior team members while fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
  • Stay current with emerging Microsoft technologies and help clients evaluate opportunities across analytics, AI, real-time intelligence, and modern data platform capabilities.


Qualifications

Skills and experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering end-to-end Data Engineering and analytics solutions within enterprise environments.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Event Hubs, Cosmos DB, and related Azure services.
  • Advanced SQL skills and strong experience with Python, PySpark, Scala, or similar data engineering technologies.
  • Experience designing and implementing modern data architectures including Lakehouse, Data Warehousing, Data Mesh, streaming, and cloud-native analytics platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical workstreams or delivery teams across multiple phases of a project lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, reliability, performance optimization, and operational support considerations.
  • Experience facilitating client discussions and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
  • Experience supporting analytics, machine learning, AI, or advanced reporting solutions.
  • Ability to balance business priorities, delivery timelines, and technical quality when making solution decisions.
  • Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and Data Engineering certifications are highly valued.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Minimum 12 years of experience or 6 years with an Associate's Degree).


About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

  • Strong technical leader with a passion for Microsoft Data & AI technologies
  • Excellent communicator who can bridge business and technical conversations
  • Collaborative consultant who builds trusted client relationships
  • Comfortable leading teams and driving delivery outcomes
  • Strategic thinker who balances business value with technical excellence
  • Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
  • Mentor who enjoys helping others grow and succeed
  • Problem solver who thrives in complex and fast-paced environments
  • Growth-oriented professional interested in advancing toward architecture and delivery leadership roles


Enjoy your Career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

  • Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
  • Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
  • Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
  • Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you


Find out more about some of our benefits Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade Canada

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

Information on benefits is here.

British Columbia / Ontario - CAD114,400 - CAD135,000

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 09/30/2026 and open for at least 30 days

Additional Information

About Avanade Inc.

Avanade is a global professional services company that provides IT consulting and services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Avanade's services include digital transformation, cloud computing, data analytics, and managed services. The company has a global presence, with offices in more than 20 countries. Avanade is known for its expertise in Microsoft technologies and its focus on delivering innovative solutions to its clients.
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2000

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