Azure Data Engineer Lead c2c contract (Only local to Chicago, IL)

Senior Data Engineer Lead – (Azure | Java | Microservices | Kafka | Snowflake| APIS).

Location : Chicago IL, – Only locals.

Max Rate : $70

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead / Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Azure, Java Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka-based streaming ingestion, Snowflake/Snowpipe, and API engineering. Experience in Finance/Banking domains is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

·       Architect, design, and deliver scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot and cloud-native patterns.

·       Build high‑throughput streaming pipelines using Kafka, EventHub, and Snowpipe for real-time ingestion.

·       Lead development of Azure-based data platforms, including ADLS, ADF, Databricks, and CI/CD automation.

·       Design and implement EVENT DRIVEN architecture and related  APIs, integration layers, and event-driven workflows.

·       Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across distributed data systems.

· Collaborate with architecture, product, and business teams to deliver compliant, secure financial data solutions.

Required Skills

·       10+ years of engineering experience with strong hands-on expertise in:

o   Azure data services, Java Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, Snowflake/Snowpipe, SQL/Python, API design

·       Proven experience building streaming ingestion and cloud-native data platforms.

·       Strong understanding of financial data processing, data models, regulatory considerations, and secure design patterns.

·       Experience leading teams, performing code reviews, and enforcing engineering best practices

Preferred

·       Terraform, CI/CD (Azure DevOps), event-driven design.

·       Experience in banking platforms, payments, risk, or regulatory reporting.

 

Ajith Kumar

VBeyond Corporation || PARTNERING FOR GROWTH

Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA

Email ID: AjithG@Vbeyond.com