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Microsoft · 15 hours ago

Senior Data Engineer

Microsoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As a Senior Data Engineer in the M365 Copilot App Platform team, you will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that power advanced analytics and AI solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance data systems.

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Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Pipeline Development
Design and implement robust ETL/ELT workflows for structured and unstructured data using modern data engineering frameworks
Scalable Data Solutions: Build distributed data processing systems leveraging technologies such as Spark, Azure Data Lake, and Synapse
Data Quality & Governance: Establish standards for data integrity, lineage, and compliance with enterprise security and privacy policies
Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune data pipelines for efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization
Data Visualization & Low-Code Solutions: Develop and maintain low/no-code dashboards and data-driven apps (e.g., Power BI, Vibe-coded apps) to enable self-service analytics for stakeholders
Experimentation Infrastructure Support: Help maintain and enhance experiment platforms, including Cosmos streams and VC(s), ensuring reliability and scalability for A/B testing and feature experimentation
Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into AI products and mentor team members/engineers on best practices
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to architectural decisions for next-generation data platforms

Qualification

Data EngineeringDistributed Data ProcessingETL/ELT WorkflowsSparkAzure Data LakeSynapseData GovernanceData VisualizationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering
OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience in building distributed data processing systems leveraging technologies including, but not limited to, Spark, Azure Data Lake, or Synapse
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Preferred

5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development with a focus on large-scale data systems
2+ years experience developing and maintaining low/no-code dashboards and data-driven apps (e.g., Power BI, Vibe-coded apps) to enable self-service analytics for stakeholders
Proficiency in managing machine learning data pipelines and feature engineering processes
Proficiency in data security, privacy compliance, and governance frameworks
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Creativity, insightfulness, and sensitivity for a dynamic approach to problem-solving, combined with being motivated and self-driven, are essential

Company

Microsoft

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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