What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer position at United Software Group?
Job Title : Data Engineer
Location : Princeton, NJ 5 days a week
12 Months Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL databases, and data modeling to support scalable and efficient data solutions. This role is integral to enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Pipeline Development : Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
- Data Integration : Integrate data from multiple sources into a centralized repository while ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Data Modeling : Create and optimize data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) to meet reporting and analytics needs.
- Database Management : Develop and maintain SQL databases, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Collaboration : Partner with data analysts, business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Data Quality : Implement data validation, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity.
- Optimization : Continuously optimize data architectures and pipelines for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
- Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, models, and systems.
Required Skills & Experience
Preferred Skills
Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred but not required.)