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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Data Engineer (ID: 3907) - **Company:** Stafide - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Cloud Services, Azure DevOps Pipelines, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Delivery Pipeline, Pyspark, Deployment Automation, Cloud Migration, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobbird.com/nl/vacature/25422264-senior-azure-data-engineer-id-3907 ## About the Role * 6-8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, or Big Data Engineering. * Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) for data orchestration and workflow automation. * Extensive experience with Azure Databricks for distributed data processing and analytics. * Advanced programming skills in Python for ETL development, automation, and data engineering. * Strong experience using PySpark for processing large-scale datasets and building scalable data pipelines. * Proficiency in SQL for querying, optimizing, and managing large enterprise datasets. * Strong understanding of ETL/ELT methodologies, data integration, and cloud-native data architectures. * Experience working within Agile development environments. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks. * Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions using PySpark and Databricks to support enterprise analytics and business intelligence initiatives. * Develop robust Python-based ETL/ELT solutions for extracting, transforming, and loading data from diverse data sources. * Collaborate with architects, data analysts, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions. * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing, deployment, and release management of data engineering solutions. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure data pipelines to ensure reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. * Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across the enterprise data platform. * Optimize SQL queries and data processing workflows to improve system performance and efficiency. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and cloud data architecture. * Stay current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud data engineering best practices, and modern data platform innovations., * Develop high-performance ETL pipelines using Python, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks. * Build and optimize distributed data processing solutions using PySpark. * Automate deployment processes through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. * Troubleshoot complex data processing and pipeline performance issues. * Ensure enterprise data quality, governance, and security standards are maintained. * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven data solutions. * Continuously improve cloud data platforms by adopting modern engineering best practices. What We Bring to the Table: * Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Azure cloud data engineering and analytics initiatives. * Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies, big data platforms, and large-scale distributed data processing. * Collaborative environment with experienced cloud architects, data engineers, and analytics professionals. * Challenging projects involving data modernization, automation, and cloud transformation. * Opportunities for continuous learning, Azure certifications, and technical career growth. * A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and engin eering excellence. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)