Azure Data Lake & Databricks Lead Engineer

Smart Synergies; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Synergies is hiring a Software Engineering Lead to head data initiatives focused on Azure Data Lake and Databricks. You will architect scalable data solutions, enforce best practices for ingestion, storage, and processing, and lead a team of data engineers across cross‑functional programs.

The role emphasizes security, governance, and Azure platform optimization, with a roadmap driven by business objectives and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with leadership experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and other Azure services.
• Proven ability to architect and implement large‑scale data solutions.
• US citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable data architectures using Azure Data Lake and Databricks.
• Define best practices for data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee security measures, RBAC, encryption, and audits within Azure.
• Develop roadmaps and stay current with Azure tech and data engineering trends.

Skills

SQL

Azure Data Lake

Databricks

Leadership

Data engineering

Data governance

RBAC

Security concepts

CI/CD

DevOps

Big data

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Azure Data Lake

Databricks

RBAC

CI/CD

Job description

Smart Synergies is hiring a Software Engineering Lead to head data initiatives focused on Azure Data Lake and Databricks. You will architect scalable data solutions, enforce best practices for ingestion, storage, and processing, and lead a team of data engineers across cross‑functional programs.

The role emphasizes security, governance, and Azure platform optimization, with a roadmap driven by business objectives and industry best practices.