Azure Data Platform Engineer - Build Scalable Pipelines

Focus Infotech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is hiring a skilled Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable Azure-based data platforms in Abu Dhabi. You will build and operate modern data pipelines, ensuring reliable and automated deployments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL, and Python, along with strong analytical skills. This opportunity allows you to work on impactful enterprise-level data initiatives in a cloud-first environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory.
• Solid experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure Databricks.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with data modeling (dimensional & lakehouse architectures).
• Hands-on exposure to batch and near real-time processing.
• Experience implementing CI/CD and DevOps practices for data platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Azure-based data pipelines.
• Transform raw data into high-quality, analytics-ready datasets.
• Develop and maintain data models using dimensional and lakehouse principles.
• Design solutions for batch and near real-time data processing.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for data platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipeline performance.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and data scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive ownership, delivery excellence, and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Data Engineering

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

SQL

Python

Data Modeling

Batch Processing

Near Real-Time Processing

CI/CD

DevOps Practices

Job description

A technology solutions company is hiring a skilled Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable Azure-based data platforms in Abu Dhabi. You will build and operate modern data pipelines, ensuring reliable and automated deployments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL, and Python, along with strong analytical skills. This opportunity allows you to work on impactful enterprise-level data initiatives in a cloud-first environment.