Azure Data Engineer

Job Title: Azure Data Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Long Term (12 Months+)

Experience: 5 7 Years

Employment Type: W2 OR 1099 Contact

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer with 5 7 years of hands-on experience in Azure-based data engineering, SQL analytics, and cloud data lake solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in building scalable data pipelines, data integration, cloud-based ETL solutions, and data visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure services.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Develop and manage data processing solutions using Azure Databricks, Python, and Apache Spark.
• Design and maintain Azure Data Lake solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analytics.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for automated deployments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows for performance and reliability.
• Create dashboards and reports using Power BI and Tableau to support business decision-making.
• Follow best practices for data governance, security, and cloud architecture.

Required Skills

• 5 7 years of experience in Azure Data Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.
• Expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Experience with Azure Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Advanced SQL development and performance tuning.
• Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD implementation.
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau.
• Good understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and cloud data integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture.
• Knowledge of Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineering certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.