Data Automation Engineer

Job ID
133150
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$45 - $48.92 an hour
Location
Work from home

Talascend is currently seeking a Data Automation Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

We are seeking a customer experience focused Data Automation Engineer to work with a team of subject matter experts and developers to design and implement innovative data automation solutions for Azure cloud based data lake, SQL, and NoSQL platform.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Microsoft Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Apache Spark Notebooks, Python, SQL, stored procedures to develop high performing data pipelines.
  • Continuously improve and optimize the automation toolset for reliability, scalability, and adaptability.
  • Research and implement cutting-edge AI/ML and GenAI tools to rapidly develop intelligent applications, scripts, and ETL pipelines that automate data processes, and proactively eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
  • Work closely with implementation specialists, engineering teams, and customer to understand data driven needs and build solutions that address real operational challenges.
  • Work closely with client personnel and team members to understand data requirements and develop appropriate data solutions.
  • Identify, create, prepare data required for advanced analytics, visualization, reporting, and AI/ML.
  • Implement data migration, data integrity, data quality, metadata management, and data security functions to optimize data pipelines.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data related issues to maintain high availability and performance.
  • Actively support Agile DevOps process, including Program Increment planning.
  • Actively engage in continuous learning to increase relevant skills.
  • Maintain strict versioning and configuration control to ensure integrity of data.

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of experience in relevant field

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience with more than one of the following scripting languages: SQL, T-SQL, MDX/DAX, Python, and PySpark.
  • Experience designing and building ETL/data engineering solutions, schedule and monitor utilizing various cloud services such as Azure Data Lake Services, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Integration Runtime.
  • Experience working with Microsoft database and business intelligence tools, including SQL Server, including stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (cubes), and Power BI.
  • Experience with data automation using Azure/AWS CLI tools with Bash or PowerShell scripting.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps Repos or GitHub and pipeline versioning/release management.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting production, testing, integration, and development environments.
  • Open mindset, ability to quickly adapt new technologies to solve customer problems.
  • Experience in Agile projects, working with a multi functional team.
  • Must be detail oriented, and able to support multiple projects and tasks.
  • Demonstrate continuous learning to increase relevant skills.
  • US Citizenship and ability to successfully obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance.

Shift

Remote (Quarterly travel to DC)



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Apply Now

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Start a new job search