Azure Data Engineer

**EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS** |**Introduction**

Exclusive Networks (EXN) is a global cybersecurity specialist that provides partners and end-customers with a wide range of services and product portfolios via proven routes to market. With offices in over 45 countries and the ability to serve customers in over 170 countries, we combine a local perspective with the scale and delivery of a single global organization.

At Exclusive Networks, we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering the best to our clients, doing our part to create a prosperous and trusted digital world, and helping our people to realize their potential.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** |**About the role**

We are seeking skilled **Azure Data Engineers** to join our Global IT team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and maintaining our Data Platforms within the Data & Analytics domain. Your primary responsibility will be to design and deliver robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures that meet business requirements, while ensuring high quality and alignment with best practices.

You will work closely with Product Owners, IT Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Operational Business Process Owners to deliver innovative data solutions that support strategic objectives. Collaboration with leadership teams and other departments will be essential to ensure effective integration of solutions within our data platform ecosystem.
- This role is part of an IT transformation initiative, including the adoption of agile methodologies, where you will actively contribute to shaping the future of our data infrastructure._

**As** the** Azure Data Engineer, you will look after**:

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1. Data Platform Development**
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration workflows from multiple data sources.

2. **Data Modeling and Architecture**
- Create and manage data models for structured and unstructured data in alignment with business requirements.
- Build and optimize data storage solutions using Azure SQL Database, Data Lake.
- Design and implement robust and scalable data architecture to support real-time and batch processing.

**3. Performance Optimization**
- Monitor and improve the performance of data pipelines and query execution.
- Optimize costs and resource utilization of Azure services such as Databricks and Synapse.

4. **Collaboration with Stakeholders**
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy and manage data platform services through CI/CD pipelines.

5. **Troubleshooting and Maintenance**
- Identify and resolve issues in data pipelines, data quality, and integrations.
- Perform regular system monitoring, maintenance, and updates to ensure high availability and reliability.

6. **Automation and Innovation**
- Automate repetitive tasks using tools like Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
- Stay updated on new Azure tools and technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions.

7**. Documentation and Reporting**
- Document data workflows, technical designs, and best practices.
- Provide regular updates and reports on data platform performance and utilization to stakeholders.

**QUALIFICATIONS** AND EXPERIENCE** |**About you**

**The** ideal Azure Data Engineer**:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years experience as an Azure Data Engineer or Consultant, with strong expertise in data engineering, data architecture, and building ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake.
- Skilled in SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and other relational/NoSQL databases, with solid knowledge of data governance, privacy standards, and security best practices.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code (ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform).
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with adaptability to work across multiple projects in Agile environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Fundamentals, CDMP) are a plus.

**WHO ARE EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS?** |**Why work for us**
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the recruitment and hiring of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe this strengthens our ability to develop superior solutions, make informed decisions, and better serve our valued customers. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability stat