Sr Lead Data Engineer/ Architect ( Azure Digital Data Platform)

Jobgether
Málaga, Spain
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Big Data Cloud Engineering Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Migration Data Security Data Systems Digital Data Performance Tuning DataOps
+6 more
Azure Data Lake Teradata SQL Cloud Platform System Azure Data Factory Legacy Systems Databricks

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr Lead Data Engineer / Architect (Azure Digital Data Platform) in Spain.In this role, you will lead the design, migration, and modernization of a large-scale data platform on Azure. You will play a pivotal role in transforming legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures, enabling scalable and efficient data operations. Working closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams, you will guide data modeling, architecture, and platform best practices. This hands-on position involves both strategic planning and technical execution, including migration to Databricks, implementation of Azure Data Lake, and adoption of Unity Catalog. You will influence key decisions across the data landscape, ensuring reliability, governance, and optimal performance. Operating in a collaborative, remote-first environment, you will shape the future of enterprise data systems while driving innovation and efficiency.Accountabilities:Lead the migration of legacy data systems (e.g., Teradata) to a modern Azure-based data platform, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions using Databricks, Azure Data Lake, ADF, and Unity Catalog.Drive functional and data modeling initiatives, aligning platform capabilities with business requirements and operational objectives.Collaborate with business teams to define best practices, guide modernization strategies, and ensure adherence to industry standards.Provide hands-on leadership in data engineering tasks, including platform modernization, performance optimization, and governance.Mentor and support junior engineers to elevate technical capabilities across the data team.Requirements:Extensive experience with Azure Digital Data Platform, including Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Unity Catalog.Proven expertise in data migration projects, especially moving from legacy systems like Teradata to cloud-native platforms.Strong background in data modeling, functional modeling, and implementing modern data architecture solutions.Ability to engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and guide adoption of best practices.Hands-on, technically proficient, and capable of leading complex, large-scale migration and modernization projects.Preferred experience in supply chain or distribution domain data solutions is a plus.Benefits:Fully remote, India-friendly work environment.Opportunity to work on a high-impact, transformative data platform modernization project.Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern data engineering practices.Collaborative, mentorship-driven team environment.Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and role responsibilities.Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use anAI-powered matching processto ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Why Apply Through Jobgether?Data Privacy Notice:By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#LI-CL1We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

Extensive experience with Azure Digital Data Platform, including Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Unity Catalog. Proven expertise in data migration projects, especially moving from legacy systems like Teradata to cloud-native platforms. Strong background in data modeling, functional modeling, and implementing modern data architecture solutions. Ability to engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and guide adoption of best practices. Hands-on, technically proficient, and capable of leading complex, large-scale migration and modernization projects. Preferred experience in supply chain or distribution domain data solutions is a plus.

Benefits & conditions

Fully remote, India-friendly work environment. Opportunity to work on a high-impact, transformative data platform modernization project. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern data engineering practices. Collaborative, mentorship-driven team environment. Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and role responsibilities. Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

About the company

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr Lead Data Engineer / Architect (Azure Digital Data Platform) in Spain.

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