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Lead Data Engineer at Improving · Remote only · 5 - 8 years · ₹10L - ₹35L / yr · Raised funding · Remote only · Posted 5 Nov 2026

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Posted by Leena Lahari
5 - 8 yrs
₹10L - ₹35L / yr
Remote only
Skills
databricks
Microsoft Windows Azure
PySpark
Microsoft Fabric
Delta Lake
ETL
Data Pipelines
CDC
PowerBI
CI/CD
skill iconPython
ADF
Apache Spark

Lead Data Engineer – Databricks & Azure

  • We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric to lead and mentor the data engineering team. The role involves implementing scalable data solutions using Databricks as the core platform, building modern data pipelines, and enabling seamless integration with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

  • Lead and mentor data engineers while driving hands-on technical delivery.
  • Implement approved Databricks and Microsoft Fabric architectures and solutions.
  • Develop metadata-driven bronze, silver, and gold data pipelines.
  • Build reusable batch, incremental, CDC, and streaming ingestion pipelines.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake.
  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Direct Lake, and Power BI integration.
  • Implement data quality checks, reconciliation, source-to-target mapping, and metadata management.
  • Configure Unity Catalog for data governance, access control, auditing, and lineage.
  • Implement CI/CD, automated deployments, and Datadog monitoring.
  • Drive testing, documentation, operational readiness, and knowledge transfer.

Good to have:

  • Experience with MDM and master data integration.
  • Exposure to Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with automated data testing and reconciliation frameworks.
  • Experience working with onshore stakeholders and distributed engineering teams.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
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About Improving

Founded :
2006
Type :
Services
Size :
1000-5000
Stage :
Raised funding

About

Improving is a leading IT professional services firm committed to helping companies achieve lasting success through modern technology. With core expertise in AI, Data, and Applications, we specialize in transforming legacy systems, building cloud-native platforms, and delivering intelligent, future-ready solutions for today’s complex business needs. Improving’s leaders are equally committed to fostering a great place to work that is inclusive and purpose-centered, empowering Improvers to bring their whole selves to work. Our team is known for its collaborative approach and long-term partnerships that prioritize measurable outcomes. By combining technical excellence with strategic insight, Improving enables all stakeholders to grow, adapt, and lead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Tech stack

skill iconGo Programming (Golang)
DevOps
Quality Assurance
skill iconJava
dotnet
skill iconKubernetes
skill iconDocker
Ansible
Terraform

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