Senior Azure Data Engineer

Sr Azure Data EngineerLocation: Fort Lauderdale area/Deerfield Beach, FLDuration: Long termMust have MS Azure cloud data platform experiencePosition DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Data Engineer proficient in developing and managing a Microsoft Azure cloud data platform. Your future duties and responsibilities:Responsible for the development and management of organizational data assets working in a Microsoft Azure cloud data platform leveraging Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data FactoryAcquire data from primary or secondary data sources, prepare, integrate, and maintain data structures in support of advanced analytics, self-service reporting, and strategic data initiativesDevelop and execute data pipelines, standard or custom queries and/or reports to retrieve data as requiredDesign and implement new data models and views to meet business requirementsPerform data profiling, data cleansing, aggregations, and normalization to deliver data products that are available for end-user consumptionEnsure that data integration, data movement, and warehouse solutions meet business requirements and service-level agreementsWork with architects to translate requirements into technical specificationsCoordinate data model reviews, architecture approach and solution design discussionsConduct root cause analysis of business problems; suggest areas for process improvementValidate data for completeness and accuracy based on guidelines set by project stakeholders or downstream data and analytics systemsParticipate in development of data test strategy, developing test plans and the execution of use cases to validate dataExecute and promote data management and data governance strategies and standardsResponsible for communicating planned and unplanned activities to appropriate parties as neededRequired qualifications to be successful in this role:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is preferredMinimum of 5-7 years of data warehousing, data lifecycle management, and computer programming experienceExperience in database design and data modelingExperience with structured query language (SQL)Strong learning orientation and curiosity; comfortable learning new systems/software applicationsStrong analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skillsSolid written and oral communication skillsKnowledge in multiple of the following is preferred: MS Azure: Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Synapse Azure Data Factory/SSIS or related toolBusiness visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)Proven experience on projects involving data integration, data warehousing, data cleansing, data mapping, and data conversion activitiesWell versed in data management concepts, data lifecycle and methodologiesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, leveraging both logic and creativityExcellent written and oral communication, as well as strong organizational and presentation skillsExhibit a strong desire to understand the organization, its industry, and its strategiesPossess a solid overall understanding of technology concepts, trends, and capabilitiesDemonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environmentExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within and between individuals and cross-functional teamsUnderstands and demonstrates the company’s core values of Communication, Consideration, Cooperation, Accountability, and InnovationWorking knowledge of agile methodology framework is a plus