Azure Lead Data Engineer

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Gurugram, Haryana, IND
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Database • Consulting
The Role
Designs and maintains ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and DBT. Develops optimized SQL transformations, monitors pipeline performance, troubleshoots reliability issues, and enforces data quality, governance, and documentation standards. Partners with stakeholders, analysts, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver cloud-based data solutions for large-scale datasets.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and DBT.
  • Build and maintain data integration workflows from various data sources to Snowflake.
  • Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.
  • Maintain and enforce data quality, governance, and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, architects, and DevOps teams in a cloud-native environment.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Strong experience with Azure Cloud Platform services.
  • Proven expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestrating and automating data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and transformation.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake and SnowSQL for data warehousing.
  • Practical knowledge of DBT (Data Build Tool) for transforming data in the warehouse.
  • Experience working in cloud-based data environments with large-scale datasets.

Good-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with DataStage, Netezza, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, or Azure Functions.
  • Familiarity with Python or PySpark for custom data transformations.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data workflows.
  • Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or data catalog tools.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering roles using Azure and Snowflake.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and DBT.
  • Build and maintain data integration workflows from various data sources to Snowflake.
  • Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.
  • Maintain and enforce data quality, governance, and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, architects, and DevOps teams in a cloud-native environment.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering roles using Azure and Snowflake.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering roles using Azure and Snowflake
  • Strong experience with the Azure Cloud Platform
  • Proven expertise with Azure Data Factory for orchestrating and automating data pipelines
  • Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and transformation
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake and SnowSQL for data warehousing
  • Practical knowledge of DBT for warehouse data transformation
  • Experience with cloud-based data environments and large-scale datasets
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Experience with DataStage, Netezza, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, or Azure Functions
  • Familiarity with Python or PySpark for custom data transformations
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data workflows
  • Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or data catalog tools
  • Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau

EXL Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EXL and has not been reviewed or approved by EXL.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical plan options include HSA, HRA, and PPO choices, with additional health-related programs such as disability coverage and an employee assistance program. Feedback suggests these options provide meaningful flexibility and coverage breadth for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Up to 20 days of paid time off, plus federal holidays and paid sick and safe time, are highlighted. Feedback suggests this leave structure is a notable benefit alongside core compensation.
  • Retirement Support — A traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 3% company match and full vesting after one year is described. Feedback suggests this match and vesting timeline help bolster long-term savings.

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