IN_Senior Associate_AI Data Engineer -Azure_GCC_Advisory_Bangalore

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems. *Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us . At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. " Job Description & Summary: We are looking for a skilled AI Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks, Advanced SQL, Python programming, and applied AI/ML frameworks, to join our team in Bangalore/Noida. The candidate should have hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools such as OpenAI Codex, Claude, and Cursor, and be comfortable using them as part of their daily workflow. A solid understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and agentic AI patterns is a must — the candidate should be proficient in using MCP skills and agents to accelerate development, with the ability to create custom skills and agents being a strong nice-to-have. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable AI-driven data solutions on the Azure cloud platform, building intelligent data pipelines, integrating machine learning models into production workflows, and transforming complex data into actionable insights by leveraging cloud-native tools, generative AI capabilities, and modern data engineering practices Responsibilities: Design, develop, and manage scalable and secure data pipelines using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory. Architect and implement cloud-based data solutions, integrating structured and unstructured data sources. Write clean, efficient, and reusable code primarily in Python for cloud automation, data processing, and orchestration. Build and optimize ETL workflows and ensure seamless data integration across platforms. Develop data models using normalization and denormalization techniques to support OLTP and OLAP systems. Manage Azure-based storage solutions including Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in data flows and ETL processes. Integrate advanced analytics and support BI use cases within the Azure ecosystem. Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to version control practices (e.g., Git). Contribute to the design and deployment of enterprise-level data warehousing solutions. Stay current with Azure cloud technologies and Python ecosystem updates to adopt best practices and emerging tools Mandatory skill sets: • Strong SQL skills (Must-Have) • Azure Databricks (Must-Have) • Pyspark Required • Azure Blob Storage / Azure Data Lake Storage • Apache Spark (hands-on experience) • Data modeling (Normalization & Denormalization) • Data warehousing and BI tools integration • Git (Version Control) • Building scalable ETL pipeline, Applied AI/ML frameworks Preferred skill sets - Good To Have skill sets: Understanding of OLTP and OLAP environments , Experience with Kafka and Hadoop , Azure Synapse Analytics , Azure DevOps for CI/CD integration , Agile delivery methodologies Years of experience required: 4-7 years Education qualification: B.Tech/MCA/BCA/M.tech Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Generative AI Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining {+ 41 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date September 18, 2026