Sr Data Engineer

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world s leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you.

Sr Data Engineer
3 month contract to hire
Remote (must sit CST or EST)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our growing IT team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our organization s data needs.

Top requirements

• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Serverless SQL
• Spark
• Python
• Very strong SQL skills needed
• Experience integrating API s
• Datalake Storage experience
• ETL knowledge
• Experience implementing CI/CD a bonus
• Need to also be seasoned in Production Support and maintaining pipelines

Specific responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure to support data integration, processing, and storage
• Collaborate with analysts and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data
• Explore and evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance our data infrastructure and capabilities
• Design and implement complex data models on Azure Synapse Analytics to support data warehousing Utilize Azure DevOps for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and agile project management.
• Manage and optimize Apache Spark pools for high-performance data processing tasks.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes and data pipelines using Python scripting.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across all platforms and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Azure data services.

What you ll need:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in data engineering roles, with a strong focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure
• Strong proficiency in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure DevOps, and Apache Spark pools.
• Expertise in Python scripting and other programming languages such as SQL and Java
• Senior level knowledge of data modeling, processes, and data warehouse concepts
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and other Azure data services

For more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at careers@tekfortune.com. To view all the jobs available in the USA and Asia please visit our website at https://www.tekfortune.com/careers/.