Senior Data Analyst – Azure Databricks & Governance

Raise; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise in Toronto is seeking a Data Analyst - Expert to join a top client project. The role offers hybrid work in a regulated environment with a six-month contract and extension potential.

You will develop data solutions using ADF, Databricks, Azure Functions, Python, and Spark, build end-to-end pipelines, manage Unity Catalog, and implement CI/CD practices across Azure DevOps and GitHub.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with ADF, Databricks, and Azure Functions.
• Deep Python/notebook experience on Databricks/Spark.
• Expert Unity Catalog and data governance setup.
• Experience migrating Databricks Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog.
• Creating delta table schema with proper design and security.
• CI/CD and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub.
• Experience with Azure Entra ID for SSO/RBAC.
• Experience with Azure PaaS resources (Azure SQL, ADF/SHIR, ADLS, Databricks, Synapse).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data solutions using ADF, Databricks, Azure Functions, Python, and Spark.
• Build ADF-to-Databricks data pipelines using Medallion Architecture and Delta Lake.
• Design and manage Unity Catalog, data governance, security, and permissions.
• Migrate Databricks environments from Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog.
• Create and manage Delta tables, schemas, and data security configurations.
• Implement CI/CD and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise.
• Work with Azure services including ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse, ADF/SHIR, and Databricks.
• Perform performance tuning, cost optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Lead a small team, conduct technical problem-solving sessions, and work independently.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders using strong communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Tools

ADF

Databricks

Azure Functions

Python

Spark

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Azure SQL

Synapse

Hive Metastore

Job description

Raise in Toronto is seeking a Data Analyst - Expert to join a top client project. The role offers hybrid work in a regulated environment with a six-month contract and extension potential.

You will develop data solutions using ADF, Databricks, Azure Functions, Python, and Spark, build end-to-end pipelines, manage Unity Catalog, and implement CI/CD practices across Azure DevOps and GitHub.