About Position

This role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing modern data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The position involves developing scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, managing enterprise-grade data solutions on Azure SQL, and integrating advanced analytics and AI capabilities using Azure AI Services and Microsoft Fabric. The role also emphasizes data quality, performance tuning, and supporting ML migration initiatives to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Role: Azure Data Platform Engineer
Location: All Persistent Locations
Experience: 6 to 12 years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What Youll Do:

Design and implement scalable data platforms using Azure SQL, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory
Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data
Enable analytics and AI integration using Azure AI Services and Microsoft Fabric
Support ML workload migration and modernization initiatives on Azure
Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and reliability
Perform performance tuning and optimization for data pipelines and queries
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile delivery models
Contribute to architecture, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives

Expertise Youll Bring:

Strong hands-on experience in Azure Data Platform technologies
Proven skills in ETL development using Azure Data Factory
Solid experience with Databricks (Spark, notebooks, performance optimization)
Strong understanding of Azure SQL and data modeling concepts
Experience in analytics and AI integration on Azure
Understanding of ML migration and data preparation for advanced analytics
Expertise in data quality, performance tuning, and monitoring
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver end-to-end data solutions

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Azure Data Platform Engineer