Azure Data Lake Architect & Platform Lead

Engineers and Constructors International Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Houston for a 7-month contract to lead Azure-based data lake initiatives, governance, and high-volume data processing.

The role requires deep expertise in Databricks, Unity Catalog, and data streaming, with leadership responsibilities across cross-functional teams. You will drive architecture, optimize resources, mentor staff, and translate complex data challenges into actionable business insights for senior

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or related field.
  • 15–17 years IT experience delivering cost-effective cloud data analytics.
  • Proven track record building data lake architectures and optimizing big data performance.
  • Azure Data Engineering or Databricks certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable Azure-based data lake solutions.
  • Lead data transformation pipelines with Databricks Delta Live Tables and Structured Streaming.
  • Governance, security, and data quality compliance for high-volume environments.
  • Mentor teams in Azure, Databricks, and data streaming tech.
  • Partner with executives to translate technical challenges into insights.

Skills

Azure
Databricks
Data governance
SQL
Python/Scala
ETL pipelines
Data lake architectures
Leadership
Communication with executives
Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

Tools

Qlik Replicate
Databricks Delta Live Tables
Unity Catalog
PowerBI/QlikSense

Job description

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Houston for a 7-month contract to lead Azure-based data lake initiatives, governance, and high-volume data processing.

The role requires deep expertise in Databricks, Unity Catalog, and data streaming, with leadership responsibilities across cross-functional teams. You will drive architecture, optimize resources, mentor staff, and translate complex data challenges into actionable business insights for senior

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