Associate Manager, Data Engineering

Join our Data Engineering team and create cutting-edge solutions within Avanade’s Data & AI practice. We’re seeking ambitious technologists passionate about Microsoft cloud technology. Early access to the newest Microsoft technologies ensures you stay ahead of the curve.

Come join us

As a member of the Data Engineering team, you’ll have access to the research, knowledge, and tools to create leading-edge solutions across Avanade’s Data & AI practice. This role is perfect for ambitious technologists passionate about working with the latest Microsoft cloud technology and Microsoft experts. Our clients look to us for innovation, which means you’ll have early access to the newest Microsoft technologies so you can master them and stay ahead of the curve. Together we do what matters.

What you’ll do

• Architecture, design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade analytics solutions based on Azure and Databricks technologies
• Constantly developing technical skills in the latest Azure and Databricks technologies - achieving & maintaining relevant certifications
• Working directly with high profile clients across a variety of sectors to understand their requirements and present solutions to customer sponsors.

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Skills and experiences

• 4-8 years of demonstrable end-to-end experience in Data Engineering, including large-scale projects
• Experience in working with the latest Azure technologies, such as: Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen 2), Cosmos DB
• Understanding of software engineering tools and concepts including experience in Python, Scala, or PySpark
• Minimum of 3 years experience with SQL
• Confident communicator who is able to explain technical terms to non-technical audiences and mentor junior colleagues
• Leads small development teams: track work, manage assignments, manage capacity, etc.

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Technical enthusiast, passionate about Microsoft technologies
• Analytical, curious, agile
• Team player and a good communicator
• Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
• Self-motivating
• Innovative mindset

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 06/23/2026 and open for at least 30 days.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States

California - $131,200 - $161,500

Cleveland - $117,600 - $139,650

Colorado - $117,600 - $139,650

District of Columbia - $136,000 - $161,500

Illinois - $131,200 - $155,800

Maryland - $136,000 - $161,500

Massachusetts - $136,000 - $161,500

Minnesota - $117,600 - $139,650

New York / New Jersey - $144,000 - $171,000

Washington - $136,000 - $161,500

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