Lead Azure Data Engineer (Synapse/Fabric) - EST/CST Remote

Conexess Group is seeking a Lead Azure Data Engineer who will serve as a senior technical expert and architect responsible for the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. The role involves owning solution architecture, implementation, and operational excellence, while collaborating with business stakeholders to address complex enterprise business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and design data solutions that address complex enterprise business needs
• Architect, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available Azure-based data platforms and applications
• Manage and maintain operational controls, procedures, and standards to ensure assigned IT services are delivered on schedule and within budget
• Act as a coordinator for enterprise-wide priorities, identifying risks and issues, driving cross-functional collaboration, and clearly communicating progress and outcomes to stakeholders
• Assess incoming work requests, establish priorities, and define delivery and resolution targets
• Support IT leadership with annual budget planning, forecasting, and monthly cost allocation activities
• Own disaster recovery planning and execution, as well as adherence to change management standards and procedures
• Lead and support teams in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimizing application usage and reliability
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve service delivery metrics, including availability, reliability, accuracy, performance, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to define requirements and obtain approval for new systems and platform enhancements
• Contribute to the planning and execution of complex initiatives that support both short- and long-term strategic objectives
• Estimate effort, timelines, and costs across multiple projects and teams
• Provide input into hiring and resource planning decisions
• Continuously advance technical and business expertise through training, hands-on project work, and engagement with vendors, partners, and professional communities
• Manage and maintain accountability for enterprise technology resources and assets
• Operate in a cross-functional capacity to support business and organizational priorities
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call support rotation, including evenings and weekends
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with company AAP/EEO policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing data warehouse architectures, including data delivery, data modeling, ETL processes, and master data management
• Recognized expertise in cloud data engineering, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Synapse and/or Microsoft Fabric
• 8+ years of experience with Azure data engineering technologies, including Azure Synapse Studio, pipelines and workflows, Python notebooks, serverless analytics pools, SQL development, and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of Azure monitoring, observability, and cost management tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Cost Management
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and ownership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams and leadership levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Functional knowledge of SAP AFS modules, including Sales & Distribution, Order-to-Cash, Materials Management, and Procure-to-Pay, is a plus
• Relevant certifications or equivalent advanced training preferred