15th January, 2026
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Azure Data Engineer III
Location: REMOTE EST
Overview We are seeking a
Senior Azure Data Engineer to join a high-impact, fast-paced shared services team supporting multiple parallel initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced data engineer who thrives in cloud-native environments, leads by example, and takes ownership of data pipeline quality, reliability, and scalability.
You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining
Azure-based data engineering solutions with a strong emphasis on
Databricks, PySpark, and Python, while driving best practices around CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and data governance.
What You’ll Do - Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks and PySpark
- Ingest and transform diverse data formats (Avro, JSON, CSV) at scale
- Lead and contribute to data orchestration and pipeline reliability, resolving production and connectivity issues
- Apply Terraform to provision and manage cloud infrastructure
- Enforce code quality standards, including reviews, testing, and CI/CD
- Reduce technical debt and remediate vulnerabilities across the data platform
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, Network Security, Product, and LOB teams
- Communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders
- Maintain thorough documentation to support operational excellence
Required Technical Skills - Azure Cloud (Data Services)
- Azure Databricks
- PySpark & Python
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Delta Sharing
- Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Agile / Scrum delivery experience
Nice-to-Have Skills - Python unit testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)
- Databricks Unity Catalog
- Databricks Asset Bundles
- Mocking frameworks for unit testing
- Experience in shared services or multi-initiative environments
Qualifications - 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering
- Proven leadership in delivering enterprise-scale data solutions
- Strong problem-solving and mentoring mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
What You'll Get SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance provided
- 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid Bench time
- Training allowance offering
- You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
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