Azure Data Engineer

Prodapt

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in Azure Data Engineering
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark
  • Deep knowledge of Fabric Lakehouses, Dataflows Gen2, and Fabric Notebooks
  • Solid background in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and ADLS Gen2
  • Strong understanding of Kimball data warehousing methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Architect and deploy end-to-end data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines with Fabric Datafactory
  • Write complex data transformation scripts using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python
  • Implement a Medallion Architecture inside OneLake using Delta Lake formats
  • Optimize query speeds and pipeline performance through strategic file partitioning
  • Construct and optimize Fabric Semantic Models for seamless Power BI integration
  • Enforce data security using Fabric RBAC, Azure Key Vault, and Microsoft Purview
  • Implement CI/CD workflows using Git integration and Azure DevOps

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of data analytics technology
  • Access to a unified SaaS analytics environment
  • Development of cutting-edge end-to-end data pipelines
  • Collaboration with a skilled team in a forward-thinking company
  • Continuous learning and growth in emerging data technologies
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric to design, implement, and optimize our next-generation data analytics platform. In this role, you will lead the transition and development of end-to-end data pipelines within a unified SaaS analytics environment. You will leverage the full power of OneLake, Lakehouses, and PySpark notebooks to build scalable, high-performance architectures that transform raw data into actionable enterprise insights.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Fabric Architecture Design: Architect and deploy end-to-end data engineering solutions leveraging the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem including OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, and Streamhouses.
  • Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Fabric Datafactory, Pipelines, and Dataflows Gen2.
  • Data Processing & Transformation: Write complex, optimized data transformation scripts using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python within Fabric Notebooks.
  • Modern Data Warehousing: Implement a Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers) inside OneLake utilizing Delta Lake formats for Delta Live Tables.
  • Performance Tuning: Optimize query speeds and pipeline performance through strategic file partitioning, indexing, and workspace capacity management.
  • Data Modeling & Analytics Integration: Construct and optimize Fabric Semantic Models to ensure seamless, high-performance integration with Power BI reporting.
  • Governance & Security: Enforce enterprise data security using Fabric RBAC, Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, and Microsoft Purview for metadata lineage.
  • DevOps Integration: Implement CI/CD workflows using Git integration and Azure DevOps to automate code deployment across development, testing, and production environments.


Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Core Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in Azure Data Engineering, with at least 1 year of dedicated hands-on experience working directly inside Microsoft Fabric.
  • Tech Stack Mastery:
    • Languages: Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark.
    • Fabric Components: Deep knowledge of Fabric Lakehouse, Dataflows Gen2, Shortcuts, and Fabric Notebooks.
    • Legacy Azure Services: Solid background in traditional Azure data stack tools like Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and ADLS Gen2.
  • Methodologies: Strong comprehension of Kimball data warehousing methodologies, dimensional modeling, and Delta Lake frameworks.

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