Lead Azure Data Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Azure
Databricks
ADF
Azure Data Factory

Job Details

Must be local to TX

 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strong Data Engineering Lead with support engagement experience to manage and enhance a Data Platform built on Azure and Databricks. This role requires a hands-on leader who can stabilize, optimize, and mature platform operations through structured processes and automation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Incident & Communication Management – Ensure quick resolution, RCA, and transparent stakeholder updates.
  • Proactive Monitoring & Optimization – Improve performance, cost, and reliability.
  • Data Quality & Governance – Enforce data integrity, lineage, and compliance.
  • Change & Release Management – Streamline deployments and minimize disruptions.
  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement – Track KPIs, resolve recurring issues, and drive efficiency.
  • Knowledge Management – Maintain documentation, SOPs, and training for seamless operations.
  • Automation & Monitoring – Implement self-healing mechanisms and reduce manual overhead.

 Qualifications:

  • 8+ years in data engineering & platform support, with expertise in Azure & Databricks.
  • Strong knowledge of incident management, performance tuning, and data governance.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Spark, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor etc.) and automation frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

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