Overview

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

Responsibilities

• Support data ingestion, transformation, cleansing, and loading activities from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
• Work with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and other Microsoft data platforms to store, process, and manage data.
• Collaborate with data analysts, BI developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver reliable datasets.
• Support reporting and analytics initiatives using Power BI datasets, semantic models, or data marts as required.

Qualifications

• Title: Junior Data Engineer
• Role Summary
• We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Data Engineer with 0–2 years of experience to support the design, development, and maintenance of data solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. The candidate will work with data platforms, pipelines, databases, and analytics teams to help transform raw data into reliable, secure, and business-ready datasets.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and database design concepts.
• Hands-on academic, internship, project, or work exposure to Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, or equivalent relational database platforms.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data pipelines, data warehousing, data lakes, and data modeling fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Exposure to Python, PySpark, or scripting for data processing is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Power BI, semantic models, dashboards, and reporting concepts is an added advantage.
• Awareness of data security, role-based access control, encryption, data privacy, and governance concepts.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD concepts, or Agile delivery practices is preferred.
• Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in data engineering, database development, cloud data platforms, BI engineering, or analytics engineering.
• Fresh graduates may be considered if they have completed relevant academic projects, internships, capstone projects, or hands-on training in Microsoft data technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills.
• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into technical data solutions under guidance.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, data engineering best practices, and modern cloud analytics platforms.
• Good to have Certification Requirements
• The candidate must have at least one relevant Microsoft certification or Training completed before joining or within the hiring eligibility window defined by the organization.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or Data Engineer related training certification.
• Preferred for consideration: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent Microsoft data engineering certification aligned to current Microsoft certification paths.
• Additional advantage: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification or hands-on Microsoft Learn achievements related to Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Azure SQL, or Power BI.
• Preferred Attributes
• Curiosity to learn new data technologies and apply them in real-world business scenarios.
• Attention to detail in data validation, documentation, and quality checks.
• Ability to work with large datasets and troubleshoot data-related issues.
• Strong ownership mindset and willingness to work in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Interest in cloud data platforms, AI-ready data preparation, analytics engineering, and enterprise reporting solutions.