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Samprasoft

Jr. Data Engineer | ONSITE

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

... Microsoft Azure) including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps and Power BI. Combination of Development ...

Wipro Limited

Azure Data Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$80K - $158K/yr

... with Microsoft Azure (ADF, ADLS, Synapse or similar) Solid experience in Apache Spark (PySpark ... Azure Data Engineering. Experience: 8-10 Years. The expected compensation for this role ranges from ...

Amerihealth Caritas

Azure Data Engineer

Newtown Square, PA · Hybrid

$109K - $131K/yr

Role Overview The Azure Data Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes large scale cloud data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep hands on expertise with modern ingestion frameworks to ...

Amerihealth Caritas

Azure Data Engineer

Newtown Square, PA · Hybrid

$109K - $131K/yr

Role Overview The Azure Data Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes large scale cloud data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep hands on expertise with modern ingestion frameworks to ...

DATAMAXIS

Senior Azure Data Engineer

Springfield, IL

$113K - $136K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Azure Data Engineer to help design, build, and operate our next-generation enterprise data platform on Microsoft Azure. You will own end-to-end delivery of data pipelines and ...

DATAMAXIS

Senior Azure Data Engineer

Springfield, IL · On-site +1

$113K - $136K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Azure Data Engineer to help design, build, and operate our next-generation enterprise data platform on Microsoft Azure. You will own end-to-end delivery of data pipelines and ...

Stellar IT Group

Azure Data Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Azure Data Engineer Location: Wilmington, MA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, remainder remote; must be ... Exposure to Microsoft Fabric is preferred but not required. This role will focus on supporting data ...

TEKsystems

Azure Data Engineer

San Diego, CA

$130K - $150K/yr

Experience with Azure Synapse, ADF, and Microsoft Fabric is highly valued, with an upcoming migration to Fabric planned. Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain scalable data engineering ...

Incedo Inc

Data Engineer

Austin, TX

$113K - $136K/yr

Build and manage data infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data ... Direct experience working with wealth management data including positions, transactions, accounts ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director microsoft azure data engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Microsoft Azure Data Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectDirector Microsoft Azure Data EngineerData Engineer
CertificationsAzure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions ArchitectAzure Data Engineer Associate, other cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, overseeing teamsHands-on data pipeline development, coding, data modeling
ResponsibilitiesDesigning data strategies, managing projects, team leadershipBuilding data pipelines, data integration, database management
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with cloud data strategies, leadership rolesUsed across industries for data processing and analytics

The main difference is that the Director Microsoft Azure Data Engineer focuses on strategic leadership, project management, and overseeing data engineering teams within Azure cloud environments. In contrast, Data Engineers are primarily involved in the technical execution of data pipelines, coding, and data management tasks. Both roles require Azure certifications, but the director role emphasizes leadership and planning, while the data engineer role emphasizes technical skills.

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Azure Data & Development Architect

Azure Data & Development Architect

SunStone Consulting LLC

Harrisburg, PA • Remote

$65 - $84.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

SunStone is seeking an experienced technical leader to design, build, and operationalize end‑to‑end data solutions on Microsoft Azure while also delivering hands‑on development and automation across the Microsoft Power Platform and scripting ecosystems. This role blends cloud data architecture, data engineering, application development, and automation to enable real‑time analytics and reduce manual effort across multiple service lines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver Azure data architecture: Lead the design and deployment of scalable, secure, and cost‑efficient data pipelines and analytics platforms on Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Blob/ADLS).
  • Build data engineering solutions: Implement ETL/ELT pipelines, data models, and SQL‑based workflows to support operational systems and strategic analytics.
  • Power Platform development: Architect and develop Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI integrations to streamline business processes and surface analytics.
  • Automation and integration: Create robust PowerShell solutions and API integrations for cloud orchestration, administrative automation, and system-to-system connectivity.
  • Application development: Develop Python applications for web scraping, data ingestion, data science prototypes, and custom business tools.
  • Process optimization: Automate repetitive tasks using VBA and Python to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
  • Governance and best practices: Define and enforce data governance, security, monitoring, and CI/CD practices for data and automation pipelines.
  • Cross‑functional leadership: Collaborate with service line leaders, data engineers, analysts, and IT operations to translate business needs into technical solutions and mentor engineering teams.
  • Operational excellence: Establish observability, alerting, and runbooks for production data systems and automation workflows.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years in data engineering, cloud architecture, or software development with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure data services.
  • Cloud skills: Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, ADLS/Blob Storage, and Azure networking/security patterns.
  • Data engineering: Strong SQL expertise and experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and performance tuning.
  • Power Platform: Proven experience building Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and integrating Power Platform with Azure services.
  • Scripting and automation: Advanced PowerShell skills for automation and API integration; experience with CI/CD for infrastructure and code.
  • Programming: Proficient in Python for application development, data processing, and automation.
  • Process automation: Experience using VBA or Python to automate business workflows and reporting.
  • Soft skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and ability to lead technical design discussions and mentor engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer, or Power Platform Developer.
  • Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, or other big‑data processing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data catalog tools.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare industry/data

Tools and Technologies

  • Cloud: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Event Hubs, ADLS/Blob Storage, Azure Functions.
  • Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI.
  • Languages: SQL, Python, PowerShell, VBA.
  • DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines.
  • Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights.


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