Azure Cloud Data Engineer

Job Description

Azure Cloud Data Engineer

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Azure Data Engineer to join our vibrant team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, and data analytics solutions on the Azure cloud platform. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure services and a deep understanding of data engineering principles. The ideal candidate requires extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. Work closely with our DevOps and security teams to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that meets our business needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Azure cloud development and management.
• Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based applications using Azure services.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and infrastructure.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture.
• Azure, Databricks, Azure Data Factory(ADF), Azure Synapse, Cloud Computing, Spark, PySpark, Python, Scala, Java, Hive, SQL.
• Strong understanding of Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.
• Understanding of security best practices in the cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-303) are a plus

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Hard Skills:
• Azure Services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking)
• Cloud Architecture
• DevOps Practices
• Scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Infrastructure Management (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform)

Salary Range- $110,000-$120,000 a year