Delivery Head

KPI Partners; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Partners in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a senior Azure data engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead data engineering projects end-to-end. The role combines technical delivery with strong project management and client collaboration.

You will design, implement, and optimize data pipelines, lakes, and warehouses using Azure services, while guiding a capable team and ensuring timely, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering and project management.
• Experience leading Azure data engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Familiarity with Azure data services and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Azure data engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and define scope/deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and best practices in data engineering processes.
• Support design, development, and implementation of data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Hold regular stakeholder meetings for updates and feedback.
• Mentor and coach team members to improve skills and performance.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Azure data engineering

Project management

Python

SQL

Scala

Data modeling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure SQL Database

Azure DevOps

Jira

Trelo

Job description

Experience: 10+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of Azure data engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and define project scope and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and best practices in data engineering processes.
• Support the team in the design, development, and implementation of data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to provide project updates and gather feedback.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Azure technologies.

Skills and Tools Required:

• Extensive experience in data engineering and project management, ideally with a focus on Azure.
• Strong proficiency with Azure data services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Database.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Scala.
• Knowledge of big data technologies and data modeling techniques.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management tools experience (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello).
• Relevant certifications in Azure Data Engineering or Project Management would be a plus.