Azure Data Lake (ADLS) Data Platform Specialist

BCD Meetings & Events; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 167.400.000 - 256.680.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BCD Meetings & Events seeks an Azure Data Lake (ADLS) Data Platform Specialist to design and implement a scalable, secure data platform in a remote-capable role based in Bogota, Colombia. The role focuses on integrating SAP and other sources into a unified data lake and reporting layer to enable standardized global financial reporting and analytics.

You will build end-to-end data pipelines, establish medallion architecture, and work with ADLS Gen2, ADF, Synapse, Databricks, and Power BI to

Formación

• Proven experience designing and implementing Azure data platforms.
• Hands-on ADLS and ADF delivery.
• ERP/finance system integration (SAP desirable).
• Strong SQL and Power Query for large datasets.
• Data modelling for financial reporting.
• Python or Spark knowledge; Databricks preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion pipelines, establishing standards for data ingestion, transformation, and storage, and integrating data from multiple management and financial systems (batch and streaming).
• Design and implement a modern data platform using Azure (ADLS Gen2-based architecture).
• Define data architecture patterns, including medallion (bronze/silver/gold) layers.
• Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Handle diverse data formats (structured, semi-structured).
• Design and implement data lake architecture in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2).
• Structure and manage data using bronze/silver/gold layers (medallion architecture).
• Optimise data storage, partitioning, and performance.
• Integrate ADLS with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics / Databricks, and Power BI and downstream analytics tools.
• Implement data governance, security, and access controls (RBAC, IAM, ACLs).
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and metadata management.
• Support business teams with data modelling and availability.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot data platform issues.
• Implement partitioning, indexing, and data lifecycle management.
• Optimize cost vs performance in Azure.
• Manage large-scale datasets efficiently.
• Define and implement access control (RBAC, ACLs) and data security and compliance standards.
• Ensure consistency of financial data across regions.
• Support data lineage and auditability for finance.

Conocimientos

Azure data platform design

ADLS + ADF hands-on

ERP/finance integration (SAP)

SQL + Power Query

Financial data modeling

Python or Spark

Herramientas

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Put your creativity to work: Kickstart your career at BCD M&E

Azure Data Lake (ADLS) Data Platform Specialist (Remote)

Full time, Bogota, Colombia

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Platform Engineer to design and implement a scalable, secure, and high-performing data platform. This role will be instrumental in integrating data from multiple source systems (including SAP HANA) into a unified data lake and reporting layer.

You will play a key role in enabling standardized global financial reporting, improved data visibility, and analytics capabilities across the business.

As a Azure Data Lake (ADLS) Data Platform Specialist, you will

• Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion pipelines, establishing standards for data ingestion, transformation, and storage, and integrating data from multiple management and financial systems (batch and streaming)


• Design and implement a modern data platform using Azure (ADLS Gen2-based architecture)


• Define data architecture patterns, including medallion (bronze/silver/gold) layers


• Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory


• Handle diverse data formats (structured, semi-structured)


• Design and implement data lake architecture in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)


• Structure and manage data using bronze/silver/gold layers (medallion architecture)


• Optimise data storage, partitioning, and performance


• Integrate ADLS with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics / Databricks, and Power BI and downstream analytics tools


• Implement data governance, security, and access controls (RBAC, IAM, ACLs)


• Ensure data quality, lineage, and metadata management


• Support business teams with data modelling and availability


• Monitor performance and troubleshoot data platform issues


• Implement partitioning, indexing, and data lifecycle management


• Optimize cost vs performance in Azure


• Manage large-scale datasets efficiently


• Define and implement access control (RBAC, ACLs) and data security and compliance standards


• Ensure consistency of financial data across regions


• Support data lineage and auditability for finance

About You

• Proven experience designing and implementing Azure data platforms


• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Azure Data Factory (ADF)


• Experience integrating ERP and finance systems (SAP highly desirable)


• Strong SQL and Power Query skills and experience working with large datasets


• Experience with data modelling for financial reporting


• Proficiency in Python or Spark (Databricks preferred but not essential)


• Experience building end-to-end data pipelines


• Understanding of data lake vs warehouse vs Lakehouse patterns and financial data structures and reporting requirements

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

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You’ll be offered

• Flexible Working - We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.


• Room to Grow - Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.


• Everyone has a voice - We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.


• Make your move - The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.


• We’ve got you covered - Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.


• We’re positive. You’ll love it. - It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail].