This is a contract position for an Azure Data Engineer, based remotely. The engagement is expected to last six months or longer.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain large-scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes on Azure cloud platforms
Perform data migration and modernization projects, ensuring data integrity and system performance
Develop and optimize SQL queries and database performance
Implement cloud security and governance best practices across data infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Support CI/CD and DevOps practices to streamline deployment and maintenance
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering
3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud
Experience with large-scale data migration or modernization projects
Strong knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake
Strong SQL development and performance tuning skills
Experience developing ETL/ELT data pipelines
Understanding of cloud security and governance principles
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills