Lead Azure Data Engineer

Lead Azure Data Engineer
Position Description
Seeking a Sr. Technical Lead who has experience developing and deploying data pipelines and applications on Microsoft Azure. Common tools used are Python, PySpark, SQL, and Databricks. This individual should be able to lead teams and multiple workstreams of data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts as well as manage expectations with client stakeholders. The candidate will work jointly with the cloud architects to understand the overall vision of the solution and guide team members to execute on that vision. At times, this candidate will need to be able to jump in and contribute individually to the build out of the solution.
This role is based in Plano, Texas. onsite

• The Sr. Technical Lead will be responsible for development, deployment, maintenance and support of data pipelines on the MS Databricks platform
• Will build detailed architecture diagrams or Entity Relationship Diagrams for all workflows and processes
• Will lead multiple data engineering workstreams towards a common vision
• Will streamline code, rationalize datasets and tables to arrive at single source of truth
• Will manage stakeholder expectations and act as the liaison between architects and development team

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Will manage stakeholder expectations and act as the liaison between architects and development team
• Will build detailed architecture diagrams or Entity Relationship Diagrams for all workflows and processes
• Will lead multiple data engineering workstreams towards a common vision
• Will streamline code, rationalize datasets and tables to arrive at single source of truth
• The Sr. Technical Lead will be responsible for development, deployment, maintenance and support of data pipelines on the MS Databricks platform

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Experience in using Azure Data Factory to call Azure Databricks notebook activities
• Experience in development of apache Spark code using PySpark or Scala
• Experience in using Azure Databricks Platform
• Exposure to Azure Storage (Blob/Data Lake Store), Azure Catalog, Databricks Delta
• 4 to 5 years of hands on experience with cloud automation and scripting in an Azure environment.
• Good fundamental knowledge about distributed computing, RDBMS and Dimensional modeling concepts
• Experience in using Azure DevOps based repositories

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $74,600- $130,600
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• Competitive base salaries
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

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