Senior Data Engineer
About this role
Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
Data Engineer
Experience- 7-12 years
Location- Kochi, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Pune
Job Overview
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Azure-based data platforms and modern data engineering practices to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions.
- This role is ideal for experienced Data Engineers who can take ownership of end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to enterprise-grade data platform architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and high-performance data pipelines on Azure
- Develop and optimize data processing workflows using Azure Databricks and PySpark
- Implement and manage ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Data Factory
- Develop, tune, and maintain complex T‑SQL queries and data models
- Work with SSIS and SSRS for data integration and reporting solutions
- Implement and manage data governance and access controls using Unity Catalog
- Ensure data quality, reliability, security, and performance across platforms
- Collaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to understand data requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across data pipelines and platform components
- Follow best practices, coding standards, and documentation guidelines
Mandatory Skills
- Strong expertise in T‑SQL
- Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks (strong proficiency required)
- Experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory
- Strong working knowledge of SSIS and SSRS
- Experience working with Unity Catalog for data governance
- Strong background in data engineering and data platform development
- Experience with Azure Data Lake and cloud-based data architecture
Good to Have Skills
- Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization techniques
- Exposure to CI/CD for data pipelines
- Familiarity with data security and compliance best practices
Required Experience
- 8–13 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
- Proven experience working on Azure-based data platforms
- Strong hands-on experience in building enterprise-scale data solutions
- Ability to independently own and deliver complex data engineering initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced Data Engineers with strong Azure and Databricks expertise
- Hands-on professionals with an ownership mindset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and GenAI initiatives
- Learning & development support (certifications, conferences)
- Flexible work environment (Hybrid model)
- A highly collaborative and innovative-driven culture
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