Azure Senior Data Engineer - Pune-based

The Role:

As a Senior Azure Data Engineer at Keyrus, you will play a pivotal role in bridging data engineering with front-end development. You’ll work closely with Data Scientists and UI Developers (React.js) to design, build, and secure data services that power a next-generation platform. This is a hands-on, collaborative role requiring deep experience across the Azure data ecosystem, API development, and modern DevOps practices.

• Target start date: June 2025
• Hybrid model - 3 days at Pune Office, India
• Salary range: 30,00,000 to 40,00,000 INR

Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining scalable Azure data pipelines (ADF, Synapse, Databricks, DBT) to serve dynamic frontend interfaces.
• Creating API access layers to expose data to front-end applications and external services.
• Collaborating with the Data Science team to operationalise models and insights.
• Working directly with React JS developers to support UI data integration.
• Ensuring data security, integrity, and monitoring across systems.
• Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment.
• Automating and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Kubernetes, and Azure App Services.
• Supporting data migration initiatives from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms like Mesh and Finbourne.
• Refactoring legacy pipelines with code reuse, version control, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Analysing, mapping, and documenting financial data models across various systems.

What we're looking for in our applicants:

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on the Azure ecosystem (ADF, Synapse, Databricks, App Services).
• Proven ability to develop and host secure, scalable REST APIs.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, especially front-end/UI and data science groups.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes (Azure EKS), CI/CD, and cloud automation.
• Strong expertise in ETL/ELT design, performance tuning, and pipeline monitoring.
• Solid command of Python, SQL, and optionally Scala, Java, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of data security practices, governance, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
• Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka), version control (Git), and testing frameworks for data pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Why Keyrus?

Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience.

You will be part of a young and ever learning enterprise with an established international network of thought leading professionals driven by bridging the gap between innovation and business. You get the opportunity to meet specialised and professional consultants in a multicultural ecosystem.

Keyrus gives you the opportunity to showcase your talents and potential, to build up experience through working with our clients, with the opportunity to grow depending on your capabilities and affinities, in a great working and dynamic atmosphere.

Keyrus UK Benefits:

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Very comprehensive Private Medical Plan
• Flexible working patterns
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Sodexo Lifestyle Benefits
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Training & Development via KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience)