Azure Data Engineering Leader - W2 Roles

Job Description:

Senior Data Engineering Leader

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience in big data to take a lead onshore and offshore engineering teams for a major transformation program as a manufacturing leader. This role is 60-70% hands-on development and 30-40% team leadership and stakeholder management.

The candidate must have extensive experience and expert skills in the following areas to efficiently lead: \
• Programming Skills: Must have strong hands-on Spark, Python, PySpark, and SQL expertise.
• Big Data and Analytics: Knowledge of big data technologies like Azure Databricks and Synapse.
• Cloud Data Engineering concepts: Must demonstrate knowledge of Medallion Architecture and common ETL patterns, including ingestion frameworks.
• Performance tuning techniques and best practices: Understanding of performance analysis and system architecture is essential.
• Cloud data platform: Preferably MSFT Fabric, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, or any other cloud data platform.
• Data modeling skills: Strong skills and knowledge of dimensional modeling, semantic modeling, and standard data modeling patterns used in analytical systems.
• Data Management and Storage: Proficiency with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage, etc.
• Data Integration and ETL: Extensive experience with Azure Data Factory for data integration and ETL processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Problem-Solving & Technical Leadership Skills: Ability to identify, design, and implement improvements that drive optimal performance.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading onshore and offshore teams, fostering collaboration, and driving high-performance engineering culture.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience working closely with business and technical stakeholders to align on requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Lead onshore and offshore data engineer team, provide expert guidance and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Design and Build Data Pipelines: Develop and manage modern data pipelines and data streams using PySpark as well as data factories and data pipelines.
• Database Management: Develop and maintain databases, data systems, and processing systems.
• Data Transformation: Transform complex raw data into actionable business insights using PySpark.
• Technical Guidance: Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to assist with data-related technical issues.
• Data Architecture: Ensure data architecture supports business requirements and scalability.
• Big Data Solutions: Utilize Databricks or Synapse for big data processing and analytics.
• Process Improvements: Identify, design, and implement process improvements, such as automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.