Job Description

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize a global data handling and synchronization solution across multiple regions. You will work with cloud-based databases, data lakes, and distributed systems, ensuring compliance with data residency and privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR). Requirements 6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer in cloud environments (preferably Microsoft Azure). Strong knowledge of Azure SQL, Data Lake, Data Factory, PySpark, and related services. Experience in Spark Optimization. Experience with distributed data architectures and data synchronization across regions. Familiarity with data privacy, security, and compliance (GDPR, etc.). Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ETL tools. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Hands-on and self-contributing. Preferred Experience with MS-SQL, Cosmos DB, Databricks, and event-driven architectures. Knowledge of CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code (Azure DevOps, ARM/Bicep, Terraform). Key Responsibilities Design and implement data pipelines for global and regional data synchronization (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Data Factory, PySpark, etc.). Develop solutions for secure handling of PII and non-PII data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations. Build and optimize ETL processes for anonymization, transformation, global synchronization and distribution of data. Collaborate with software architects and DevOps to integrate data flows with application logic and deployment pipelines. Set up monitoring, alerting, and documentation for data processes within the existing frameworks. Advise on best practices for data partitioning, replication, and schema evolution.