Azure Data Engineer (NO Sponsorship)

Job Summary for Azure Data Engineer: We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic data team focused on building and modernizing enterprise data platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering, platform support, and forward-looking architecture design, with an emphasis on mentoring junior team members and driving best practices. Job Qualifications and Responsibilities for Azure Data Engineer: Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data warehouse and lakehouse architectures • Implement and optimize Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) • Build robust data pipelines using Python as a primary language • Ensure data observability, quality checks, and governance using modern tools • Support existing data platform (currently on Microsoft Fabric) – ~50% of role • Contribute to platform modernization strategy, evaluating and potentially implementing solutions like Databricks or Snowflake – ~50% of role • Develop and maintain data catalogs and metadata management frameworks • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver on data requirements • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices Required Qualifications • Strong experience in: • Data Warehousing concepts • Lakehouse architecture • Medallion Architecture • Data Observability & Data Quality frameworks • Data Cataloging tools and practices • Proficiency in Python (primary development language) • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable with willingness to quickly learn Azure) • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills