Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Data & AI
TTEC Digital1 month ago
Toronto, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end data platforms spanning ingestion, preparation, transformation, analytics, and activation.
- Architect Medallion lakehouse patterns using Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Delta Lake, and/or Azure Databricks.
- Design batch and streaming ingestion with Fabric pipelines, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks Structured Streaming, and Event Hubs.
- Own dimensional, normalized, and semantic data models and enterprise data architecture.
- Build APIs, data services, MCP integrations, and governed interfaces for Data Agents and downstream applications.
- Implement governance, access control, metadata, and lineage using Microsoft Purview and/or Unity Catalog.
- Support production operations and incident response for critical pipelines and activation services.
- Mentor Data Engineers, review code and designs, and provide technical direction.
- Advise client stakeholders on architecture trade-offs and contribute to presales estimates, proposals, and solution design.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience in data engineering, including strong ownership of production data pipelines on Azure.
- Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for distributed data pipelines.
- Deep hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, ADLS Gen2, and/or Azure Databricks, including Delta Lake, OneLake, and Medallion architecture patterns.
- Strong experience with data modeling, schema design, and enterprise data architecture across the data lifecycle.
- Experience designing APIs and MCP-based integrations for front-line systems, Data Agents, and agentic AI interfaces.
- Experience with orchestration and CI/CD using Fabric pipelines, Azure Data Factory, Databricks Workflows, and Azure DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of data governance and security tooling, including Microsoft Purview and/or Unity Catalog.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical design discussions in client-facing engagements.
- Strong independent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex, large-scale data issues.
- Excellent communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs to technical and client audiences.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, and/or Databricks certifications are preferred.
Benefits
- The position is identified as remote in Canada.
- TTEC Digital is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About TTEC Digital
TTEC Digital provides customer experience consulting and systems integration for enterprises, building and operating cloud contact centers, IVR, and omnichannel solutions across voice, chat, and digital. Its services span CX strategy, data and analytics, AI, automation, and managed services, with hands-on delivery on platforms like Amazon Connect. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and serves organizations across industries seeking to modernize customer interactions.