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Senior Data Analytics Specialist

Microsoft

Microsoft

Data Science
Posted on Aug 22, 2025

Senior Data Analytics Specialist

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Date posted
Aug 22, 2025
Job number
1860645
Work site
Microsoft on-site only
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Research, Applied, & Data Sciences
Discipline
Data Science
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate.

Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. Are you passionate about driving strategic business outcomes through intelligent data solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can architect and scale analytics solutions using Microsoft’s cutting-edge technologies? Regulated Industries Security Team within the CISO organization is seeking a Senior Data Specialist to lead the development of scalable analytics and automation solutions that enhance security operations and compliance across regulated sectors. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Azure, and low-code technologies, who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about driving measurable impact. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team securing critical infrastructure and regulated environments.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or automation roles.

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Activator, PySpark notebooks).

• Strong proficiency in Power BI, DAX, Power Query (M), and data visualization.

• Hands-on experience with Azure services: Synapse, SQL DB, Key Vault, Logic Apps, Event Hub, ADX, Log Analytics.

• Experience with Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Copilot Studio.

• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development.

• Strong understanding of dimensional data modelling (Kimball, Inmon).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: DP-700, DP-203, AZ-900, Certified ScrumMaster.

• Experience in regulated or security-focused environments.

• Background in Java or Python development.

• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application in analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and manage end-to-end data ecosystems using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI to support security and compliance workflows.
  • Lead automation initiatives using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio and low-code/no-code tools to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and program management teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and drive transparency, and continuous delivery.
  • Develop and maintain ELT pipelines, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for various teams within the RI scope.
  • Administer Azure environments, coordinate sprint planning, and manage production support queues through tools like S360 and ADO to ensure high system availability and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Develop world-class dashboards and analytical models that provide visibility to top leadership, empowering faster, more informed decisions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.