Senior Azure Data Engineer

Senior Azure Data Engineer Kraków PE Full time EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS

We are seeking a skilled Senior Azure Data Engineer to join our Global IT team.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Data Strategy: Lead a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management. Define and drive the data platform strategy in alignment with the product vision and business objectives.
• Data Platform Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics. Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration workflows from multiple data sources.
• Data Modeling and Architecture: Create and manage data models for structured and unstructured data. Build and optimise data storage solutions using Azure SQL Database and Data Lake. Design and implement robust and scalable data architecture to support real‑time and batch processing.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve the performance of data pipelines and query execution. Optimise costs and resource utilisation of Azure services such as Databricks and Synapse.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver data solutions. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy and manage data platform services through CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identify and resolve issues in data pipelines, data quality, and integrations. Perform regular system monitoring, maintenance, and updates to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Automation and Innovation: Automate repetitive tasks using tools like Azure Functions and Logic Apps. Stay updated on new Azure tools and technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document data workflows, technical designs, and best practices. Provide regular updates and reports on data platform performance and utilisation to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Azure Data Engineer or Consultant, with proven leadership in managing data engineering teams, mentoring, and driving career development.
• Expertise in defining and executing data platform strategies, shaping data architecture and governance frameworks, and leading IT transformation initiatives in global organisations.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Data Lake), data engineering, architecture, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and other relational/NoSQL databases, with solid knowledge of data governance, privacy standards, and security best practices.
• Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure‑as‑code (ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform), with excellent communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Fundamentals, or CDMP are a plus.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the recruitment and hiring of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or any similar characteristic. Employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.