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Job Title: Azure Databricks Data Engineer
Remote
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Azure Databricks Data Engineer to join our team and lead the development of scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions on the Azure cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with big data technologies, cloud integration, and data engineering best practices using Azure Databricks and related tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Databricks and Apache Spark
Integrate data from various sources (structured and unstructured) into Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) or Delta Lake
Optimize data pipelines for performance and scalability in cloud environments
Implement data transformation, cleansing, and validation logic
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to support data needs
Leverage Delta Lake features for transactional storage and version control (time travel, schema evolution, etc.)
Work with Azure services like Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, etc.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure data pipeline reliability and data quality
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and CI/CD processes using Git and Azure DevOps
Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years of experience in data engineering or big data development
Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake
Proficiency in PySpark, SQL, and optionally Scala
Strong experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen2), Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics
Solid understanding of data warehousing, data lake architecture, and big data processing
Experience with CI/CD, Git, and deployment automation
Knowledge of data security, governance, and cost optimization in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with MLflow and machine learning workflows in Databricks
Familiarity with Databricks Unity Catalog and data lineage tools
Azure certifications (e.g., DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure) are a plus