Senior Azure Data Engineer

Recruit Action inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Azure Data Engineer to join a hybrid contract role in the insurance industry. This position involves designing data pipelines and cloud infrastructure for enterprise data modernization through Azure migration based in Toronto. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience with Azure technologies and a relevant degree. Competitive hourly rates and the potential for permanent employment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Potential for permanent employment

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data engineering experience with Azure-related data technologies.
• Proficient in Python, PySpark, and T-SQL.
• Solid understanding of Azure infrastructure, including subscriptions and resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage data pipelines to support ETL processes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and risk teams to implement Azure guidelines.

Skills

Data Engineering

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Python

DevOps processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a data-related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Terraform

Git

Jenkins

Job description

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This hybrid contract opportunity in the insurance industry focuses on modernizing enterprise data platforms through a major Azure migration. Working on-site in Toronto or Waterloo three days per week, you will be instrumental in designing data pipelines and cloud infrastructure that enable efficient, secure data operations.

This hybrid contract opportunity in the insurance industry focuses on modernizing enterprise data platforms through a major Azure migration. Working on-site in Toronto or Waterloo three days per week, you will be instrumental in designing data pipelines and cloud infrastructure that enable efficient, secure data operations.

What is in it for you :

• Salaried : $64-74 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate : $78-88 per hour.
• 4-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position : 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Hybrid work : in-office Tuesday to Thursday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and manage data pipelines to support extraction, transformation, and loading from diverse sources.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and risk teams to implement current Azure guidelines and best practices.
• Work with business stakeholders to recommend data solutions that support strategic goals and decision-making.

What you will need to succeed :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, IT, or a data-related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of data engineering experience with Azure-related data technologies.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and Synapse (Serverless, dedicated, Spark pools).
• Proficient in Python, PySpark, and T-SQL.
• Experience crafting and developing scripts for ETL processes and automation in ADF and Azure Databricks.
• Solid understanding of Azure infrastructure, including subscriptions, resource groups, and resources.
• Knowledge of access control using RBAC (role-based access control).
• Experience integrating with Azure AD.
• Familiarity with Azure security principles, including user groups, service principals, and managed identities.
• Understanding of network concepts such as VNet, Subnet, NSG rules, and private endpoints.
• Skilled in password, credential, and key management, along with data protection techniques.
• High proficiency in Git, Jenkins, and DevOps processes for maintaining and troubleshooting production data pipelines.
• Knowledge of implementing Azure technologies and networking via Terraform.
• Ability to troubleshoot Azure infrastructure issues in production environments.
• Experience with data modelling, data marts, and data lakehouse architecture.
• Familiarity with Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD), data mesh, and Delta Lake.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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