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Highbridge Consulting LLC

Azure Data Bricks

Highbridge Consulting LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Our client is a

leading global financial advisory and investment banking firm

undertaking a

strategic data transformation initiative . The project centers on building a

secure, governed, and scalable data platform

leveraging

Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Microsoft Fabric , with a strong emphasis on

data governance, compliance, and analytics readiness .

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Azure Databricks Data Engineer (Contractor/Consultant)

to design and implement modern

ETL pipelines, data transformations, and Medallion architecture-based solutions . The consultant will work closely with the

Head of Data Strategy, DevOps, and Information Security teams

to operationalize a

data strategy built on Azure Databricks and Unity Catalog , ensuring scalability, performance, and governance.

This is a

hands-on delivery role , suited for a consultant who can contribute immediately and help shape the technical foundation of the program.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, and optimize

ETL/ELT data pipelines

within

Azure Databricks . Implement

Unity Catalog

for governance, data lineage, and secure access management. Develop advanced

PySpark, Python, and SQL (pySQL)

solutions for data processing and transformation. Apply

Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold)

to organize and curate data layers. Integrate

Azure Data Lake and Microsoft Fabric

for enterprise-wide data access and analytics. Collaborate with

DevOps and InfoSec

to ensure pipelines meet compliance and security requirements. Deliver documentation, operational guidelines, and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Support ongoing monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of pipelines. Required Skills & Experience

5+ years

of professional data engineering experience, with

proven hands-on expertise in Azure Databricks

(mandatory; AWS Databricks not applicable). Demonstrated experience with

Unity Catalog

setup and governance. Strong programming skills in

Python, PySpark, and SQL

for data transformation at scale. Solid experience in

ETL/ELT workflows , orchestration, and pipeline optimization. In-depth knowledge of

Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) . Experience with

Azure Data Lake and Microsoft Fabric . Familiarity with

DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security principles . Strong communication skills and ability to operate in

cross-functional project teams . Prior experience in

financial services or other regulated industries

is a plus.