Senior Azure Data Engineer — Cloud Data Platform Leader

Axiom-Path; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom-Path in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior data engineer to design and implement scalable Azure-based data platforms. You will build and optimize data pipelines, data lakes, and cloud analytics solutions to support enterprise reporting and decision-making.

This role emphasizes strong security, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment; experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology/data engineering preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services.
• Proven experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory and Databricks.
• Experience building data pipelines, data lakes, and cloud-based data integration workflows.
• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and enterprise data standards.
• Azure certifications are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid, enterprise environment with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data engineering solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and downstream business use cases.
• Implement and support cloud-based data lake solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Partner with technology, data, and business stakeholders to translate data needs into secure and efficient solutions.
• Support data security, governance, and compliance standards across cloud-based data environments.
• Contribute to modernization efforts involving Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks.

Skills

Azure Data Engineering

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Data Pipelines

Data Lakes

Data Security

Governance & Compliance

Azure Certifications

Hybrid Collaboration

Communication Skills

Job description

Axiom-Path in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior data engineer to design and implement scalable Azure-based data platforms. You will build and optimize data pipelines, data lakes, and cloud analytics solutions to support enterprise reporting and decision-making.

This role emphasizes strong security, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment; experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks is essential.