Technical Lead- Azure Data Solutions

Technical Lead- Azure Data Solutions

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About the Practice (Artificial Intelligence & Analytics)

We at AIA help our clients Rethink, Reimagine and Reinvent their business processes. Building a technology platform that is the foundation for innovation, faster time-to-market, and a thriving ecosystem.

Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. We help clients build new business models from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply AI and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks.

What You will do

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks.

Ensure the integration of Azure Data Factory ETL processes aligns with business requirements.

Oversee the management and optimization of Azure Data Lake Store for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Provide mentorship to junior team members on Azure data technologies.

Champion the use of data analytics to uncover new opportunities for business growth.

What you bring to the role

Demonstrable experience in leading data projects with Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks is required.

Solid understanding of ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Expertise in data architecture and data modelling principles.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Ability to guide teams towards achieving project goals while maintaining high standards of data integrity and quality

What We Offer

The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.

Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change, or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.

The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.

Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependent—from day one.

True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Working Arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in our Client's office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Technical Skills

SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level * Rqrd./Dsrd.

1 Ariba SmartSpend PL1 Required

2 Azure Data Lake Store PL1 Required

3 Databricks PL4 Desired

4 Azure Databricks PL1 Required

5 Azure Data Lake PL1 Required

6 Azure Data Factory PL1 Required

* Proficiency Legends

Proficiency Level Generic Reference

PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.

PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.

PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.

PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No