Azure Data Engineer
We’re looking for a highly capable Azure Data Engineer to join our team and take ownership of our cloud-based data infrastructure. In this role, you’ll design and maintain our Azure Synapse database, build and manage ELT pipelines, and ensure seamless data integration from a variety of sources. If you’re passionate about clean, scalable data architecture and love working independently on high-impact projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Database Architecture & Management
- Design and manage scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure Synapse data warehouses.
- Refactor and optimize existing schemas, tables, and structures to support evolving reporting and analytics needs.
Pipeline Development (ELT)
- Develop and manage end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to ingest, stage, and transform data from diverse sources.
- Automate data refresh schedules, dependency handling, and error logging.
Data Integration
- Integrate with third-party APIs, SaaS platforms, and internal systems to unify structured and semi-structured data into a central data platform.
- Standardize data ingestion processes and develop reusable components for future integrations.
SQL Development
- Write, refactor, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data transformation logic.
- Conduct performance tuning and query optimization across datasets and layers.
Governance, Quality & Documentation
- Ensure data integrity and quality across all pipelines and processes.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of schemas, data flows, interfaces, and configuration.
- Support data governance initiatives, including lineage, cataloging, and metadata tracking.
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with analysts, business stakeholders, and application teams to understand data needs and translate them into scalable solutions.
- Provide operational support for the platform and proactively resolve data-related issues.
Skills & Experience
Required
Experience as a Data Engineer, Database Developer, or similar role
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, including performance tuning and complex joins
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Azure Blob Storage
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Solid understanding of ELT/ETL architecture and best practices
- Experience integrating data from REST APIs, webhooks, or other external systems
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and process documentation