Lead Cloud Data Engineer (Azure & Databricks) / Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

As a lead cloud engineer for Azure, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data engineering solutions using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.

Essential Job Functions:

- Lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, focusing on integration with Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
- Develop and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and architectures.
- Ensure optimal architecture and performance of applications deployed on Azure.
- Provide expertise in cloud security, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Manage the full lifecycle of data and analytics solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- 7 years of experience as a data engineer, with strong proficiency in Azure cloud services, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory
- 3 years of experience with designing and implementing data solutions using Azure Cloud.
- Azure Data Engineering or Databricks Certification.
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, or Scala.
- Experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT development, data integration and orchestration techniques
- Experience with designing and developing end-to-end data and analytics solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, and Data Factory.

*Nice to Have:*

- Experience with designing scalable data analytics architecture to implement advanced analytics solutions, including machine learning and AI, to extract actionable insights from data.
- Additional Azure Certifications like Azure ML, Analytics Specialty, or Azure Solutions Architect

Other Responsibilities:

- Mentor and lead a team of cloud engineers, promoting best practices in cloud computing and continuous learning.
- Conduct system troubleshooting and provide technical support as needed.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in cloud technologies and introduce innovations and improvements to internal systems.