About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and client-oriented Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Apache Spark Azure Synapse Analytics Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. You will be responsible for designing building and optimizing end-to-end data pipelines and platforms in the cloud. You will work with cross-functional teams including architects data scientists and business stakeholders to ensure our solutions are robust scalable and business-aligned.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement modern data platform solutions using Azure Databricks Synapse and Microsoft Fabric.
- Build scalable high-performance data pipelines using Spark.
- Implement data ingestion from various sources including structured semi-structured and unstructured data.
- Define and implement data models and transformation logic to support analytics and reporting use cases.
- Develop and manage data integration and orchestration using Azure Data Factory or Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines.
- Ensure data quality integrity lineage and governance using best practices and Azure-native services.
- Collaborate with architects and clients to define solution architecture and implementation roadmaps.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
- Participate in pre-sales proposal writing and client workshops to shape future engagements.
- Continuously explore new tools and technologies to stay at the forefront of the data engineering domain.
Qualifications :
Required Technical Skills
- Strong expertise with Apache Spark development performance tuning and optimisation (PySpark preferred; Scala or SQL also relevant).
- Hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric particularly with Lakehouses Data Pipelines and Notebooks.
- Deep knowledge of Databricks including development workflows Delta Lake and Unity Catalog.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric Data Factory for orchestration and data movement.
- Solid understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture Data Modeling (Dimensional/Star Schema) and ETL/ELT best practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD for data solutions using Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of data governance security and RBAC within the Azure ecosystem.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.
- Knowledge of Power BI especially for working with Microsoft Fabric datasets.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for Azure (e.g. Bicep Terraform).
- Understanding of real-time data processing with Azure Event Hub Stream Analytics or similar.
- Exposure to Machine Learning pipelines or supporting Data Science teams is a plus.
Non-Technical Skills
- Strong communication and client-facing skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Consultative mindset with the ability to assess client needs and propose tailored data solutions.
- Experience working in agile and delivery-oriented teams.
- Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Fluency in French and English (both written and verbal) is required.
Additional Information :
Recruitment process :
- Telephone with Recruiter or HR
- Technical interview #1 - in English with one of our Data/AI Architect
- Technical case study interview #2 - in French or English with our Architect & Director
- Face-to-face interview with the General Manager France
Contract :
- Permanent contract
- home-based contract
- Available from immediately
Benefits :
- Lunch vouchers
- Annual bonus
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time