Azure Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and manage ETL pipelines for migrating data from legacy SQL Server databases to Azure SQL.

• Analyze and reverse-engineer source schemas when documentation is lacking.

• Document the reconstructed data models.

• Create validation and reconciliation logic to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to initial and delta loads.

• Collaborate with the Business Analyst on data mapping, transformation rules, and the established data dictionary.

• Conduct migration rehearsal runs and assist with the cutover process.

• Adhere to ITIL-aligned change and release management protocols for all production modifications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production data incidents.

• Participate in root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions.

• Maintain technical documentation for migration components and ensure its handover at the conclusion of the engagement.

• Work alongside the client’s engineering teams and technical leadership within a small senior delivery group.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in data migration or ETL development within enterprise or high-stakes environments.

• Proficient in T-SQL and practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SSIS.

• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and related Azure data services, such as Data Factory and Azure DevOps.

• Proven experience in data validation and reconciliation processes.

• Ability to work with incomplete documentation, utilizing schema discovery and data profiling techniques.

• Experience managing JSON and XML payloads within relational frameworks.

• Proficient in English at a C1 level or higher, with regular engagement with international stakeholders.

• Microsoft certification is preferred, ideally DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Associate.

• ITIL Foundation v4 certification, or willingness to obtain it.

• Background in a regulated, audited environment such as financial services, public sector, or healthcare.

• Experience with change data capture and maintaining system synchronization during a parallel run phase.

• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or dbt.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and remote working arrangements.

• Opportunities to work on international projects with prominent global clients.

• Travel opportunities related to international projects.

• A non-corporate work atmosphere.

• Access to language classes.

• Participation in knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Private healthcare and life insurance coverage.

• Access to a multisport card.

• Company-sponsored ITIL Foundation v4 certification.