Senior Data Engineer – Azure

Senior Data Engineer Azure (JG4)

Location: Bangalore, India (Onsite)

Contract Type: 5 contract (JanuaryJune 2026, and a possible extension to December 2026)

Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer (JG4) with strong Azure expertise to design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade data pipelines and large-scale data solutions. This role demands deep technical capability, leadership in best practices, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, high-performing data architectures. You will collaborate closely with architects, analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders, while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.
• Lead data engineering best practices, including estimations, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines .
• Manage large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration processes.
• Ensure compliance with data quality , governance, and metadata standards.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and business teams to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Implement and enforce security, privacy, and compliance controls across data architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers, driving knowledge sharing and capability uplift across the team.
• Apply performance optimization measures to enhance team productivity and code efficiency .

Mandatory Skills

• 8+ years of Data Engineering experience, including 4+ years working with Microsoft Azure .
• Deep hands-on expertise with:
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake Gen2
• Azure SQL Server
• Unity Catalog
• Advanced proficiency in:
• SQL
• PySpark
• Python
• Strong understanding of:
• Data modeling
• ELT pipelines
• Data warehousing
• Big data architecture
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Solid understanding of data security and role-based access control (RBAC) .

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for analytical pipelines.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to drive architecture and engineering standards for Azure data platforms.
• High-impact role with strong collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.
• Environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.

Diversity Commitment

Our client is committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and strongly encourages applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

How to Apply

If you are a senior-level Data Engineer with strong Azure experience and a passion for building scalable, secure data platforms, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.