Azure Data Engineer / Azure Expert

Azure Data Engineer / Azure Expert Hyderabad / Vizag / Remote Contract / FTE 8+ years experience UK Shift: 2-11 PM IST Job Details: We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Expert with strong expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Power BI. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing data pipelines, implementing advanced analytics solutions, and delivering impactful business intelligence dashboards and reports. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration. Develop and optimize big data solutions and advanced analytics workflows using Azure Databricks. Create, manage, and publish Power BI dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders. Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Implement data modeling, data integration, and ETL/ELT processes within Azure cloud environments. Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance in all data management activities. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of data pipelines, analytics processes, and BI solutions. Support ad-hoc data requests, business analysis, and reporting needs. Requirements Requirements Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI). Strong background in data engineering, ETL processes, and big data solutions. Hands-on experience in SQL, Python, or Scala for data transformation and analytics. Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization principles. Ability to optimize queries, pipelines, and dashboards for performance and scalability. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Power BI certification. Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, or other Azure data services. Prior experience in data governance, MDM, or cloud security practices. Exposure to agile methodologies and DevOps practices for data pipelines.