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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Azure services including Data Lake and Data Factory
  • Strong command of Databricks and Apache Spark
  • Solid experience developing data pipelines and workflows
  • Knowledge of data governance and quality principles
  • Familiarity with data formats like Avro, Parquet, and JSON
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and build batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines
  • Set up and manage data orchestration with Azure Data Factory and Synapse
  • Develop processing workflows using Databricks and Apache Spark
  • Ensure data quality and governance through Delta Lake
  • Optimize performance of data pipelines and Spark jobs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data platform scalability
  • Document and secure data flow processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Collaborative and agile team culture
  • Exposure to cutting-edge data technologies
  • Enhanced work-life balance options
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 Type

Hybrid

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