We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade data solutions. In this role, you will leverage Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, and Python to enable scalable, governed, and performant data processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Databricks (PySpark, Delta Lake) and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
Data Flows & Transformations: Develop pipelines, data flows, and complex transformations with ADF, PySpark, and T-SQL for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading.
Data Processing: Develop Databricks Python notebooks for tasks such as joining, filtering, and pre-aggregation.
Database & Query Optimization: Optimize database performance through SQL query tuning, index optimization, and code improvements to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
SSIS & Migration Support: Maintain and enhance SSIS package design and deployment for legacy workloads; contribute to migration and modernization into cloud-native pipelines.
Collaboration & DevOps: Work with cross-functional teams using Git (Azure Repos) for version control and Azure DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) for deployment.
Data Governance & Security: Partner with governance teams to integrate Microsoft Purview and Unity Catalog for cataloging, lineage tracking, and role-based security.
API & External Integration: Implement REST APIs to retrieve analytics data from diverse external data feeds, enhancing accessibility and interoperability.
Automation: Automate ETL processes and database maintenance tasks using SQL Agent Jobs, ensuring data integrity and operational reliability.
Advanced SQL Expertise: Craft and optimize complex T-SQL queries to support efficient data processing and analytical workloads.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 5+ years of hands-on expertise with Azure Databricks, Python, PySpark, and Delta Lake.
* 5+ years of proven experience with Azure Data Factory for orchestrating and monitoring pipelines.
* Strong SQL Server / T-SQL experience with a focus on query optimization, indexing strategies, and coding best practices.
* Demonstrated experience in SSIS package design, deployment, and performance tuning.