Senior Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory)

at Proxify
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 28, 2026
Category Engineering
IT / Information Technology
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About the job

About us:

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction.

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced Azure Data Factory Data Engineer to join a critical, long-term project focused on enhancing and optimizing existing data systems within the healthcare domain.

Your primary focus will be designing, improving, and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows that handle sensitive healthcare data.

This is a full-time, long-term remote engagement where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing data solutions.

 

What we are looking for:

  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer
  • Practical experience with Azure Data Factory for orchestration and pipeline management, 3+ years
  • Strong proficiency in SQL with proven experience optimizing complex queries
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake in production environments
  • Solid experience with ETL/ELT processes and data transformation techniques
  • Experience working with sensitive healthcare data and understanding of compliance and data protection requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results remotely
  • Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with Talend (especially for understanding or maintaining legacy data processes)
  • Familiarity with DBT for modern data transformation workflows
  • Experience working in structured product teams with product owners, delivery managers, and architects
  • Knowledge of data governance and data modeling best practices
  • Experience with performance monitoring and pipeline observability tools

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory
  • Design efficient data acquisition and transformation workflows
  • Improve and implement robust data cleaning mechanisms to ensure high data quality and integrity
  • Optimize and performance-tune complex SQL queries
  • Support and execute data migration and integration into Snowflake from multiple data sources
  • Ensure compliance and secure handling of sensitive healthcare data
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and delivery managers to align technical solutions with business goals
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure reliability and performance

What we offer:

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Compensation

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