Senior Data Engineer: Azure SQL, Databricks (Hybrid)

Talentola; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentola in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, optimize, and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting analytics and enterprise data platforms.

You will work with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Databricks, implementing data warehousing patterns, SCD, and modern ETL/ELT processes in Azure cloud. The role requires strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Database Developer or related role.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server and Azure SQL.
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL with performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling, and SCD.
• Experience in Azure cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Write and optimize advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
• Perform query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance optimization for large-scale datasets.
• Implement best practices for database security, data integrity, and reliability.
• Develop and manage data solutions in Azure SQL Database.
• Work with Databricks to support data transformations, analytics, and large-scale processing.
• Integrate Azure SQL with Databricks using Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and PySpark/SQL.
• Support cloud-based data architectures and hybrid data environments.
• Design and maintain relational and dimensional data models.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions and other warehousing patterns.
• Support ETL/ELT processes and collaborate with data teams.
• Collaborate with developers, BI teams, and stakeholders; provide mentoring and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

T-SQL

Databricks

Apache Spark

Data warehousing

SCD

Azure Cloud

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc

Tools

Delta Lake

Spark SQL

PySpark/SQL

Job description

Talentola in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, optimize, and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting analytics and enterprise data platforms.

You will work with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Databricks, implementing data warehousing patterns, SCD, and modern ETL/ELT processes in Azure cloud. The role requires strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities.