Job Description
Ciklum is looking for a
Senior Data Engineer to join our team full-time in India.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About The Role
As a Senior Data Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Full Stack Data Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft Fabric and modern Azure-based data platforms. The ideal candidate should be capable of working across the full stack of data engineering — from ingestion and transformation to Gold-layer curation, analytics enablement, API integration, and AI-assisted application workflows.
This role requires engineers who can work independently, leverage AI-assisted development for rapid delivery, and collaborate across data, cloud, and lightweight application layers. Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol), ReactJS integration, and modern AI-enabled engineering practices is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fabric Ecosystem & Full Stack Data Engineering
- Manage OneLake structures and shortcuts for scalable enterprise data access
- Design scalable Lakehouse solutions using Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
- Build and optimize Delta Lake tables for analytics, reporting, and AI workloads
- Develop data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Spark, and Notebooks
- Create ingestion and transformation workflows for structured and semi-structured data
- Implement orchestration, scheduling, monitoring, and recovery for enterprise pipelines
- Design dimensional models (Star/Snowflake schemas) for BI and semantic layers
- Build curated Gold-layer datasets for analytics and AI consumption
- Support integration with Power BI semantic models and reporting platforms
- Azure, Integration & Full Stack Development
- Develop batch and incremental pipelines across Azure and external systems
- Orchestrate ETL/ELT workflows using Fabric Pipelines and Azure Data Factory
- Integrate Fabric platforms with APIs, AI services, and enterprise applications
- Support MCP integration, AI workflows, and rapid prototyping initiatives
- Collaborate on ReactJS-based apps, dashboards, and AI-driven user experiences
- Automate workflows using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Git, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps
- Data Processing, Optimization & AI-Assisted Development
- Develop and optimize PySpark notebooks for transformation, cleansing, and enrichment
- Build efficient SQL queries, views, and stored procedures in Fabric Warehouse / Azure SQL
- Implement optimization techniques including partitioning, caching, and query tuning
- Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot failures, and improve system reliability
- Implement logging, alerting, and operational best practices
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and modern AI coding assistants
- Rapidly prototype and deliver scalable engineering solutions with minimal guidance
- Governance, Security & Collaboration
- Implement RBAC and secure data access across Fabric workspaces and Azure environments
- Apply data quality validations and governance best practices
- Support metadata management and lineage using Microsoft Purview
- Collaborate with Data Architects, Analysts, BI Developers, Product Teams, and Business Stakeholders
- Translate business requirements into scalable data and application solutions
- Participate in Agile delivery processes, code reviews, and pull request workflows
Requirements
- 6 years in Data Engineering
- Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Fabric
- Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, OneLake, Synapse Data Engineering – basics)
- Azure Data Services: ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL, Blob Storage
- Strong SQL (joins, aggregations, performance tuning basics)
- Python (PySpark) for data transformation
- Azure Data Factory / Fabric Pipelines
Desirable
- Azure Functions / Logic Apps
- Event Hubs / streaming concepts
- Microsoft Purview (basic exposure)
- Cosmos DB
What`s in it for you
- Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
- Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
- Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
- Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
- Care: We've got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
About Us
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.
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