Azure Data Lead

As a Sr. Lead Data at our company, you will play a crucial role in driving the execution of enterprise data migration from diverse ERP systems into the Microsoft Fabric platform. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions leveraging Fabrics Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and modern data engineering tools. Key Responsibilities: - Lead data migration efforts from diverse ERP systems into Microsoft Fabric, leveraging Lakehouse / OneLake architecture to support fabric-based reporting. - Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Fabric tools such as Dataflows Gen2, Pipelines (formerly ADF), notebooks, and Delta Lake. - Implement data modeling and transformation using PySpark, Spark SQL, T-SQL, and Power Query (M), feeding structured datasets into semantic models and Power BI. - Optimize Power BI datasets and performance, utilizing DAX, semantic modeling, and DirectLake connectivity to minimize resource utilization and enhance report performance. - Establish and enforce data governance and security protocols, including role-based access, data lineage, and integration with tools like Microsoft Purview. - Collaborate with business teams to translate reporting requirements into technical specifications, oversee data validation, and support testing phases. - Create technical documentation, data mappings, migration guides, and deliver training to stakeholders and internal users. - Mentor and coach team members, enabling knowledge sharing on Microsoft Fabric tools, migration patterns, and performance optimization techniques. Preferred Experience & Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Data Lead or similar role using Microsoft Fabric components: Lakehouse / OneLake, Synapse Data Engineering (Spark), Fabric data pipelines, and Power BI. - Strong command of SQL / TSQL, PySpark, Python, or Power Query (M) for transformation tasks. - Expertise with data warehouse modeling (star/snowflake schemas) and modern architecture patterns (e.g. medallion layers - Bronze/Silver/Gold). - In-depth proficiency in Power BI, including Custom visuals, DAX optimization, and dataset tuning for high-volume reporting. - Familiarity with DevOps for data, including CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for Fabric artifacts and deployments. - Practical experience with ERP to Analytics migration, ideally involving tools like ADF, Synapse, or Fabric migration assistant components. - Excellent stakeholder collaboration, documentation, and mentoring abilities. As a Full-time, Permanent employee, you will be required to work in person at our Bangalore location.,