Senior Data Engineer - Azure

Job Summary

1. Azure Big Data Engineer role involves building scalable data ingestion pipelines for batch and streaming datasets using Azure technologies like ADF, PySpark, and Databricks.
2. Requires 4-9 years IT experience, including 2+ years in big data engineering on Azure.
3. Focuses on data processing, orchestration, collaboration with data science and app dev teams, and delivering analytics solutions.

1. Design and build metadata-driven data ingestion pipelines for structured/unstructured data, including harmonization and high-performance processing.
2. Schedule, orchestrate, validate pipelines; handle exceptions, log monitoring, and debugging for reliable operations.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to ideate on tech stacks, meet deadlines, and support BI/data science teams with secure data access.

Profile Summary

1. Mandatory skills: Azure Data Factory (ADF), PySpark, Databricks, ADLS, Azure SQL Database; strong coding/debugging in SQL, Python, Scala/Java.
2. Experience with big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, Airflow, NiFi, Kafka, Hive, Neo4J, Elastic Search; file formats (Delta Lake, Avro, Parquet, JSON, CSV).
3. Preferred: Azure Synapse, Event Hub, Streaming Analytics, Cosmos DB, Purview; Agile/DevOps (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps); Data Lake/Lakehouse projects, REST APIs.
4. Certifications: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure (DP-203) or Databricks Certified Developer (DE)

About company

A client of ilink Talent Solutions is a global leader in AI and analytics with a workforce of over 4,000 professionals across the US, India, Singapore, UK, and Australia. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company specializes in delivering full-stack AI, data engineering, advanced analytics, and machine learning solutions to Fortune 1000 enterprises. They empower organizations to navigate complexity with data-driven insights and AI-powered transformation programs that drive real business outcomes. Known for its domain-centric approach, strong cloud partnerships, and continuous innovation in areas like GenAI, the company supports diverse industries including CPG, Retail, BFSI, Manufacturing, and Healthcare through its global innovation hubs in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The organization is recognized as a great place to work and has a growing global client base focused on operationalizing AI and analytics for competitive advantage.