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Azure Data Lead
Experience- 8-12 years
Location- Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on
Data Lead
with 8–12 years of experience in designing, building, and leading modern data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
Azure Databricks, PySpark, and Azure Data Factory (ADF)
and a proven track record of leading data engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions.
This role requires strong technical leadership, architecture capabilities, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to drive end-to-end data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership
Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures on
Architect and optimize big data solutions using
Azure Databricks
and
PySpark
.
Design and orchestrate robust data pipelines using
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
.
Define best practices for data engineering, coding standards, and deployment
Drive performance tuning and optimization of large-scale data
Data Engineering & Development
Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured
Develop high-performance transformations using PySpark in




Implement incremental data loads, CDC strategies, and data validation
Design data lake and lakehouse architectures using Azure
Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices are
Architecture & Design
Design data ingestion frameworks from multiple sources (APIs, databases, streaming platforms).
Implement medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) in
Work with Azure storage solutions (ADLS Gen2, Blob Storage).
Ensure scalability, reliability, and cost optimization of cloud data
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and mentor a team of data
Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best
Drive Agile ceremonies and sprint planning
Required Skills & Expertise
8–12 years of experience in Data
Strong hands-on experience with:
Azure Databricks and Data Fabric
PySpark
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2).
Strong SQL skills and performance optimization
Experience designing enterprise-level ETL/ELT
Knowledge of data modeling concepts (Dimensional modeling, Star/Snowflake schema).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps
Understanding of data governance, security, and complianc
Good to Have
Experience with Delta Lake and Lakehouse




Knowledge of streaming technologies (Event Hub, Kafka).
Exposure to Power BI or other visualization
Experience in handling large-scale data migration
Azure certifications (e.g., DP-203).
Behavioral Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical
Excellent stakeholder management
Strong communication and presentation
Ability to drive technical decisions and influence cross-functional
What We Offer
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
The opportunity to work on challenging problems with a talented, diverse
A dedicated budget for professional development, conferences, and
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work
A dynamic and cutting-edge work environment where your technical vision will shape the future of our

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