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About the Role

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining modern data pipelines and data integration solutions in the Azure Cloud. This role enables enterprise analytics by delivering clean, timely, and well-structured data to platforms such as Power BI. The Senior Data Engineer collaborates closely with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions using Azure Databricks and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks
Develop ELT frameworks for ingesting and transforming structured and semi-structured data from on-prem and cloud sources, including cloud-based APIs
Implement robust DevOps pipelines for code versioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring using Azure DevOps
Ensure pipeline performance, reliability, and observability using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Collaborate with BI teams to support Power BI datasets and ensure optimal data model performance
Automate environment setup, configuration, and permissions using infrastructure-as-code where possible
Write modular, testable code in SQL, Python, or PySpark and manage version control with Git
Support production operations, root cause analysis, and performance tuning
Understand data sources and data relationship models
Maintain technical documentation for pipelines, data mappings, and deployment processes
Work as part of an Agile delivery team, participating in sprints, retrospectives, and code review
Mentor junior data engineers and promote best practices in CI/CD, version control, and release management

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required)
7+ years of data engineering or BI development experience
3+ years building data solutions in Microsoft Azure Cloud
2+ years using Azure DevOps for automated builds, releases, and pipeline orchestration
Proven experience working with structured and semi-structured data (Parquet, JSON, Avro)
Experience in professional services, legal, or financial environments preferred

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Azure Databricks
Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for data solutions
Strong SQL and ELT experience
Familiarity with schema design (e.g., star, snowflake, denormalized)
Hands-on expertise with PySpark and Databricks notebooks, including Delta Lake workflows
Familiarity with Git, branching strategies, and repository management within Azure Repos
Understanding of data security and privacy best practices in Azure (RBAC, managed identities, encryption)
Experience with Power BI dataflows, datasets, and refresh configuration (preferred)
Familiarity with data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview) a plus
Experience with Agile tools such as Azure Boards or JIRA

Location

Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Regular

Experience Level

7+ years of data engineering or BI development experience
3+ years building data solutions in Microsoft Azure Cloud
2+ years using Azure DevOps for automated builds, releases and pipeline orchestration

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Salary/Compensations

Boston: $134,500 - $194,750
Washington, DC: $125,800 - $182,450
Los Angeles: $125,800 - $182,450
San Francisco: $134,500 - $194,750
New York: $134,500 - $194,750

Benefits

Excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment
Generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts

About the Company

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global companies.
With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us.
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.
The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity.
We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.
Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.