Data Engineer - Azure & Databricks Expert

SYSTRA

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure tools (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse)
  • Strong command of Databricks (PySpark and Delta Lake)
  • Solid experience in developing data pipelines and workflows
  • Proficiency with data formats like Avro, Parquet, and JSON
  • Knowledge of data governance and security principles
  • Experience with CI/CD processes using Git

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop data ingestion pipelines from various sources
  • Set up data flows using Azure Data Factory or Synapse Pipelines
  • Develop complex workflows using Apache Spark through Databricks
  • Ensure data quality, traceability, and governance with Delta Lake
  • Optimize the performance of data pipelines and Spark jobs
  • Collaborate with Data Science, BI, and Architecture teams
  • Contribute to data architecture evolution and implement best practices

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model to enhance work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Azure technologies
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for diverse projects
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and professional development
  • Contribution to major data initiatives impacting the organization
Full Job Description
Context

As part of our data-driven strategy, we are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines on our Azure platform. You will play a key role in the ingestion, processing, transformation, and delivery of large-scale data through Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and especially Databricks.

Missions/Main Duties

• Design and develop data ingestion pipelines (batch and real-time) from various sources (API, SFTP, databases, etc.)• Set up and orchestrate data flows using Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Pipelines• Develop complex data processing workflows with Apache Spark through Databricks (PySpark or Scala)• Ensure data quality, traceability, and governance, particularly through Delta Lake• Optimize the performance of pipelines and Spark processing jobs• Collaborate with Data Science, BI, and Architecture teams to ensure platform consistency and scalability• Participate in the industrialization, documentation, and security of data flows• Contribute to the evolution of the data architecture and the implementation of DevOps/DataOps best practices (CI/CD, monitoring, testing, etc.)

Profile/Skills

Required Technical Skills:• Expertise in Microsoft Azure: Data Lake Storage Gen2, Data Factory, Synapse, Key Vault, etc.• Strong command of Databricks (PySpark / Spark SQL / Delta Lake)• Solid experience in developing data pipelines• Strong data modeling skills (structured and semi-structured data)• Proficiency with Avro, Parquet, and JSON formats• Knowledge of data security, quality, and governance principles• Experience with Git, CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), and pipeline testing

 

Preferred Skills:• Scala, advanced SQL• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Event Hub, Kafka)• Understanding of MLOps or experience collaborating with Data Scientists• Microsoft (DP-203) or Databricks certification is a plus

 

Required Experience:• At least 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer• Hands-on experience with large-scale data projects in an Azure & Databricks environment

 

Personal Qualities:• Analytical mindset, rigor, and autonomy• Ability to work in an agile and collaborative environment• Strong technical communication skills

Workplace TypeHybrid

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