Azure Data Engineer

Req ID: 355686 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Azure Data Engineer to join our team in Chennai, Tamil Nādu (IN-TN), India (IN).

Job Duties: ETL Engineering & Data Pipeline Development

Design, build, and maintain Azure‑based ETL pipelines (e.g., Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake) to ingest, clean, transform, and aggregate compensation‑related datasets across multiple regions.
Engineer upstream processes to produce 9–10 monthly aggregated output files (customer, revenue, product, sales rep, etc.), delivered 3× per month.
Ensure repeatability, monitoring, orchestration, and error‑handling for all ingestion and transformation workflows.
Contribute to the creation of a master stitched data file to replace Varicent’s current data‑assembly functions.

Business Rules Engine Development

Build, configure, and maintain a rules engine (ODM, Drools, or similar) to externalize business logic previously embedded in code.
Translate rules and logic captured by analysts and business SMEs into scalable, testable engine components.
Implement versioning, governance, and validation mechanisms for all logic used in compensation calculations.
Ensure rule changes can be managed safely, reducing risk in high‑stakes compensation scenarios.

Data Modeling & Modern Architecture Implementation

Partner with data architects to implement the target‑state Azure data architecture for compensation analytics.
Develop optimized, scalable physical data models aligned to business logic and downstream needs.
Integrate with MDM sources and temporary EU workarounds, helping unify regional variations into a consolidated model.
Build reusable, parameterized data pipelines and frameworks supporting long‑term extensibility.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with business analysts, data analysts, architects, and product owners across NA and Europe.
Participate in data discovery sessions, helping interpret and validate logic, rules, and data patterns.
Support three Scrum teams delivering compensation modernization, ensuring clarity on transformations and dependencies.
Collaborate with QA, data quality testers, and governance teams to enforce validation standards.

Quality, Performance & Reliability

Implement data quality checks, profiling, reconciliation, and alerting across ingestion and transformation pipelines.
Engineer performance‑optimized pipelines capable of processing large, complex datasets multiple times per month.
Ensure compliance with audit, traceability, and business continuity expectations for compensation data.

Qualifications

5–8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake Storage, SQL, Synapse preferred).
Proven ability to build production‑grade ETL/ELT pipelines supporting complex, multi‑regional business processes.
Experience designing or implementing rules engines (Drools, ODM, or similar).
Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling, data orchestration, and pipeline optimization.
Experience working in Agile Scrum teams and collaborating across global regions (U.S. and India preferred).
Ability to partner closely with analysts and business stakeholders to translate rules into technical solutions.
Excellent debugging, optimization, and engineering problem‑solving skills.

Minimum Skills Required: SQL, Python, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Synapse

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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