[Remote] Senior Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern data pipelines and integration solutions in the Azure Cloud, enabling enterprise analytics for their clients. The role involves collaboration with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and manage scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Azure DatabricksDevelop ELT frameworks for ingesting and transforming structured and semi-structured data from on-prem and cloud sourcesImplement robust DevOps pipelines for code versioning, testing, deployment and monitoring using Azure DevOpsEnsure pipeline performance, reliability and observability using tools like Azure Monitor and Log AnalyticsCollaborate with BI teams to support Power BI datasets and ensure optimal data model performanceAutomate environment setup, configuration and permissions using infrastructure-as-code where possibleWrite modular, testable code in Python or PySpark and manage version control with GitSupport production operations, root cause analysis and performance tuningMaintain technical documentation for pipelines, data mappings and deployment processesWork as part of an Agile delivery team, participating in sprints, retrospectives and code review; andMentor junior data engineers and promote best practices in CI/CD, version control, and release managementSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field7+ years of data engineering or BI development experience3+ years building data solutions in Microsoft Azure Cloud2+ years using Azure DevOps for automated builds, releases and pipeline orchestrationProven experience working with structured and semi-structured data (Parquet, JSON, Avro)Advanced proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen2) and Azure DatabricksExperience building and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for data solutionsStrong SQL and ELT experience; familiarity with schema design (e.g., star, snowflake, denormalized)Hands-on expertise with PySpark and Databricks notebooks, including Delta Lake workflowsFamiliarity with Git, branching strategies and repository management within Azure ReposUnderstanding of data security and privacy best practices in Azure (RBAC, managed identities, encryption)Experience with Power BI dataflows, datasets and refresh configurationExperience in professional services, legal, or financial environmentsFamiliarity with data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview)Experience with Agile tools such as Azure Boards or JIRABenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings AccountHealthcare Concierge and AdvocacyLifestyle Spending AccountVoluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO ProgramFamily Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and TutoringWellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)Retirement Plan ConsultingAnniversary Bonus ProgramProfessional Development ProgramsTransportation and Commuter BenefitsInternational Travel InsuranceCritical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident InsuranceAuto/Home/Pet InsurancePrepaid Legal InsuranceEmployee DiscountsAnd More!Company OverviewPaul Hastings is an international law firm that provides legal solutions to many financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.paulhastings.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipPaul Hastings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 14 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.