About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Data & AI practice. You will design, build and optimise modern cloud data platforms, enabling organisations to unlock value from data through scalable analytics, reporting and AI solutions. Working with a range of enterprise customers, you will develop robust data pipelines, data models and lakehouse solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable data pipelines and ELT/ETL processes.
- Build and maintain data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.
- Develop Lakehouse, Data Warehouse and Data Factory solutions in Microsoft Fabric.
- Implement data integration solutions across cloud and on-premises data sources.
- Design and optimise data models to support analytics, reporting and AI initiatives.
- Develop and maintain data transformation processes using SQL, Spark and Python.
- Implement data quality, governance and security controls.
- Monitor and optimise platform performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with architects, analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver data-driven outcomes.
- Support CI/CD implementation and automated deployment practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing or Cloud Data Platform development.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data services including: Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric including: Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake, Power BI, Notebooks.
- Strong SQL development and data modelling skills.
- Experience developing data pipelines using Python and/or PySpark.
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts including star and snowflake schemas.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Snowflake data platforms.
- Experience with Databricks Lakehouse architecture.
- Experience implementing data governance solutions such as Microsoft Purview.
- Exposure to real-time or streaming data architectures.
- Experience working in consulting or professional services environments.
- Experience integrating AI and Generative AI capabilities into data platforms.
- Knowledge of Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot Studio or Microsoft Fabric AI capabilities.
- Experience supporting data foundations for machine learning or AI workloads.
- Understanding of vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and modern AI architectures.
Skills
- Microsoft Azure data services
- Microsoft Fabric
- SQL development
- Data modelling
- Python
- PySpark
- Data warehousing concepts
- Agile delivery
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem-solving
- Snowflake data platforms
- Databricks Lakehouse architecture
- Microsoft Purview
- Real-time data architectures
- Streaming data architectures
- AI integration
- Generative AI integration
- Azure AI Services
- Azure OpenAI
- Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Microsoft Fabric AI capabilities
- Machine learning workloads
- AI workloads
- Vector databases
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Modern AI architectures
Work Type
- Hybrid Working
Experience Level
- 5+ years' experience
Education Level
- Microsoft Azure certifications highly regarded, such as: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
About the Company
- NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.
- We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.
- We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.
- Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
- As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries.
- We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
- NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Equal Opportunity
- NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.
- We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.
- We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.
- Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
