Cloud Data Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Data Manager to lead the design, development, and scaling of enterprise-grade data pipelines and analytics platforms in the cloud. This role is pivotal in driving our data strategy, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions that power critical business decisions.

This role covers below responsibilities within Northern Trust:

• Lead design, implementation, and operational management of secure, scalable cloud data solutions on Azure and Power BI (PBI).
• Architect and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Develop and manage enterprise data platforms leveraging Snowflake for cloud data warehousing.
• Implement advanced analytics and machine learning workflows using Azure Databricks (including Delta Lake and medallion architecture).
• Drive integration of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for business intelligence and self-service analytics.
• Ensure best practices in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps for data engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards using Azure Purview and related tools.
• Mentor and Lead team members on Azure data engineering, Snowflake optimization, and Databricks performance tuning.
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions to business and technology stakeholders.

Experience/ Skills

Minimum qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services, including Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks.
• Proven experience with Snowflake for data warehousing and performance optimization.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and Spark/PySpark.
• Experience integrating Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for enterprise analytics.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestrating complex data workflows.
• Proficiency in Snowflake architecture, query optimization, and cost management.
• Advanced knowledge of PBI, Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark performance tuning.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code for data solutions.
• Strong understanding of Power BI dashboards, DAX, and integration with Microsoft Fabric.
• Ability to manage data security, compliance, and governance using Azure Purview.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have Skills

• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. Certified Azure Data Engineer).
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and advanced analytics.