Senior Azure Cloud Data Engineer :26-03199

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is hiring a data engineer in San Jose, CA for a 12+ month W2 contract. You will design and maintain cloud-based data pipelines ingesting customer feedback and social data, with emphasis on Azure services, Databricks, PySpark, and cost-aware operations.

You will own end-to-end data processing workloads, implement data quality and monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform reliability and observability.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure platform expertise.
• Proficiency in Python/PySpark and SQL.
• Experience with building and operating data pipelines.
• Domain experience in VoC or similar customer feedback data management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage ETL/ELT processes for various data sources.
• Develop and optimize data processing jobs using Databricks and Python/PySpark.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, and error handling mechanisms.
• Manage and enhance Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Automate deployments and improve platform observability.

Skills

Azure Databricks

Python/PySpark

SQL

Delta Lake

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Primary Skills:Skills: Azure Databricks (advanced), Python/PySpark (advanced), SQL (advanced), Delta Lake (advanced), Infrastructure as Code (intermediate) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12+ Months Location: San Jose, CA (#LI-Hybrid) Pay Range: $60-$65/hr. on W2 #LP

Job Summary

This role involves building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines to ingest customer feedback and social data. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development and operation of data processing workloads, ensuring platform reliability and cost efficiency. The position requires hands‑on experience with Azure services and a strong understanding of data engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and manage ETL/ELT processes for various data sources.
• Develop and optimize data processing jobs using Databricks and Python/PySpark.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, and error handling mechanisms.
• Manage and enhance Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Automate deployments and improve platform observability.

Must-Have Skills

• Microsoft Azure platform expertise
• Proficiency in Python/PySpark and SQL
• Experience with building and operating data pipelines

Domain / Industry Experience

• Experience in a Voice of Customer (VoC) platform or similar customer feedback data management environment is preferred.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment.Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!