.**Important Information**Experience: + 6 yearsJob Mode: Full-timeWork Mode: Work from home**Job Summary****Responsibilities and Duties**- Design, develop, and implement data solutions using Azure services, with a focus on Azure Cosmos DB.- Manage and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes, ensuring data is processed efficiently and accurately.- Develop and maintain database schemas, queries, and stored procedures for optimal performance and scalability.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.- Ensure data security and compliance, implementing best practices for data governance and access control within the Azure environment.- Monitor and optimize performance of Azure Cosmos DB, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks.- Implement data migration strategies, including the transfer of on-premises data to Azure cloud services.- Automate data workflows and develop solutions for data ingestion, processing, and storage.- Work with DevOps teams to integrate data solutions into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and updates.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data integrity, performance, and scalability in the Azure environment.- Stay current with Azure advancements and best practices, integrating new tools and services to enhance data solutions.- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers and other team members.**Qualifications and Skills**- 6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Azure cloud services.- Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty certification is required.- Extensive experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including database design, partitioning, indexing, and performance tuning.- Strong understanding of Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and other Azure data services.- Experience with data warehousing and ETL/ELT processes in cloud environments.- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript for data processing and automation.- Knowledge of data governance, security best practices, and regulatory compliance in cloud environments.- Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure as code.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.**About Encora**Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world's leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora's technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering