Data Platform Analyst (Azure)

Position: Azure Data Engineer

Location: Markham, ON

Hybrid

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure Team. This individual will be responsible for architecting, building, and managing scalable data infrastructure in Azure. The focus of this role is on developing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and preparing structured data environments for downstream analytics teams.

This role involves working closely with Data Analysts, the ERP Team, and other business units to ensure the right data is securely and efficiently collected, transformed, and made accessible. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Azure cloud services, data engineering, and DevOps concepts, and enjoy building the infrastructure foundation for modern data platforms.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud data infrastructure components in Azure (e.g., Data Lake Storage, Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL Database).
• Develop, optimize, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines and workflows to automate data integration solutions.
• Ingest structured and unstructured data from a variety of sources, including ERP systems, APIs, and flat files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions for analysis and reporting.
• Ensure data governance, quality, privacy, and security standards are enforced across the data lifecycle.
• Enhance and support existing processes for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Work with network/security teams to ensure proper firewall rules, identity access management, and hybrid data connectivity.
• Maintain documentation for architecture, data lineage, data dictionaries, pipeline workflows and users.

What You Bring to the Table:

Education:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Azure data services and business intelligence development.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Integration experience with ERP data systems, flat files, APIs or hybrid cloud integrations.
• Strong SQL skills for data transformation, optimization, and modeling.
• Work experience with Power BI, Semantic Models, Data Marts, DAX or Self-service analytics.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, Source Control (Git).
• Scripting experience in Python or PowerShell for automation and orchestration tasks.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, DNS, VNETs).
• Bonus: Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark or Scala.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst

Other Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for data accuracy, security, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Why Join Amphenol?

• Be part of a global leader in interconnect technology.
• Work with a team passionate about innovation and results.
• Access professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Come join the Amphenol family!

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and membership in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.