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Azure Data Engineer

Azure Data Engineer

Dina Gates Recruitment (Pty) LtdGauteng, South Africa
7 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, Microsoft Azure, data warehousing, data modelling and ETL processes, with hands-on experience in Databricks, OLAP, and Azure Synapse Analytics. You will play a key role in architecting, designing, and implementing scalable data solutions that drive business insights and support analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes on the Azure platform.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
  • Build and optimize data warehousing solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics and other Azure data services.
  • Develop and maintain scalable data models and database structures with solid principles in database design.
  • Implement and manage Databricks notebooks and clusters for efficient big data processing and analytics.
  • Work with OLAP technologies to enhance data aggregation, reporting, and analysis.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across different data sources.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and optimize performance.
  • Document data flow, architecture, and processes for knowledge sharing and compliance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
  • Proficient in SQL querying, database design, and optimization.
  • Strong experience with Azure Data Platform services : Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
  • Experience designing and building data warehouses or data marts.
  • Knowledge of ETL / ELT tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with OLAP cubes and multidimensional data models.
  • Experience with big data technologies and frameworks like Apache Spark on Databricks.
  • Ability to work with structured and unstructured data.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

    • Desirable Skills

  • Experience with Power BI or other BI tools.
  • Familiarity with data governance and security best practices.
  • Knowledge of Python, Scala, or other scripting languages.
  • Cloud certifications like Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate.

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