<p><p>We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer with hands-on experience in modern data engineering tools and platforms within the Azure ecosystem.<br/><br/> The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data integration, transformation, and migration, along with a passion for working on complex data migration projects.</p><br/><p><b>Job Title : </b> Sr. Azure Data Engineer.</p><br/><p><b>Location : </b> Remote work.</p><br/><p><b>Work Timings : </b> 2 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM IST.</p><br/><p><b>No of Openings : </b> 2.</p><br/><p><b>Please Note : </b> This is a pure Azure-specific role.
If your expertise is primarily in AWS or GCP, we kindly request that you do not apply.</p><br/><p>- Lead the migration of large-scale SQL workloads from on-premise environments to Azure, ensuring high data integrity, minimal downtime, and performance optimization.</p><br/><p>- Design, develop, and manage end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory or Synapse Data Factory to orchestrate migration and ETL processes.</p><br/><p>- Build and administer scalable, secure Azure Data Lakes to store and manage structured and unstructured data during and post-migration.</p><br/><p>- Utilize Azure Databricks, Synapse Spark Pools, Python, and PySpark for advanced data transformation and processing.</p><br/><p>- Develop and fine-tune SQL/T-SQL scripts for data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and reporting in Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instances, and SQL Server.</p><br/><p>- Design and maintain ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), including reengineering SSIS packages for Azure compatibility.</p><br/><p>- Collaborate with cloud architects, DBAs, and application teams to assess existing workloads and define the best migration approach.</p><br/><p>- Continuously monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across Azure platforms.</p><br/><p>- Enforce best practices in data governance, security, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.</p><br/><p><b>Required Skills and Qualifications : </b></p><br/><p>- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a clear focus on SQL workload migration to Azure.</p><br/><p>- Deep expertise in : Azure Data Factory / Synapse Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks / Synapse Spark Pools, Python and PySpark, SQL.</p><br/><p>- SSIS design, development, and migration to Azure.</p><br/><p>- Proven track record of delivering complex data migration projects (on-prem to Azure, or cloud-to-cloud).</p><br/><p>- Experience re-platforming or re-engineering SSIS packages for Azure Data Factory or Azure-SSIS Integration Runtime.</p><br/><p>- Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate or similar certification preferred.</p><br/><p>- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.</p><br/><p>- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present migration strategies to stakeholders.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)