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Job Title: Azure Data Engineer – Data Science and AI Application Branch
Location: Bethesda, MD (Onsite at NIHBC 13, Room 211)
Employment Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours per week)
Job Summary: The Data Science and AI Application Branch (DSAIAB) is seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer to support the creation of a shared Microsoft Azure resource and migrate on-premises resources to Azure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, Linux systems, Azure data platforms, and modern data governance and MLOps tools. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing technical solutions, ensuring data reliability, and optimizing performance for a high-performance computing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, secure, and manage Microsoft Azure resources, including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Linux servers, and MLOps pipelines.
- Migrate on-premises data resources to Azure, ensuring seamless integration and data reliability.
- Perform data management tasks, including cleaning, governance, and analysis using Python, Pandas, SQL, and SQL-like tools.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement data engineering pipelines and advanced data science stacks.
- Troubleshoot and maintain high-performance computing systems, ensuring hardware upgrades, performance tuning, and resource optimization.
- Create, test, and maintain software applications for scientific research, including custom tools for data collection and analysis.
- Provide user training, consultation, and technical support for research computing systems, software, and pipelines.
- Draft and document cybersecurity protocols, architecture, and development standards.
- Compile reports, graphs, and data visualizations for research presentations and manuscripts.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
- Experience: Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Azure and Azure MLOps tools
- Linux systems (e.g., Unix, Bash)
- Programming and scripting languages (Python, Pandas, MySQL, Git)
- Data management, governance, and analysis
- Cybersecurity practices in cloud environments
Preferred Skills and Certifications:
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification
- Expertise in database management and data cleaning
- Familiarity with data governance tools like Databricks, Snowflake, or Synapse
- Strong knowledge of high-performance computing environments
PriceSenz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
