Summary We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect and build contemporary Azure-based data solutions, lead large-scale data platform modernization initiatives, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and up-to-date data engineering practices. Experience with Informatica PowerCenter is a plus but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement end-to-end Azure data architectures using Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and ADLS Gen2.
• Lead and support data modernization and migration initiatives to Azure.
• Perform solution assessment, complexity analysis, and migration planning.
• Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Implement data engineering best practices including SCD, CDC, UPSERT/MERGE, and data quality frameworks.
• Optimize data processing performance, storage design, and cloud costs.
• Design partitioning, data distribution, and performance tuning strategies.
• Mentor team members and establish coding standards and engineering best practices.




• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and code quality. Required Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Databricks
• PySpark
• Spark SQL
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Advanced SQL expertise across platforms such as:
• Oracle
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.
• Robust understanding of:
• Data Warehouse Concepts
• Medallion Architecture
• Data Governance
• Data Security (RBAC, Key Vault)
• Experience designing scalable and enterprise-grade data platforms. Positive to Have
• Exposure to Informatica PowerCenter (IPC).
• Experience with Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or Streaming Architectures.
• Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Power BI and Analytics solutions.
• AI/ML integration with data platforms.
• Domain experience in Insurance or Financial Services.

📌 Sr Software Engineer I Hyderabad (India)
🏢 MetLife
📍 India