Job Title: Azure DataEngineer
Location: BostonMA
Role Type:Contract
RoleOverview:
We are seeking a highlyskilled Azure Data Engineer with expertise in data migration fromBig Data platforms to Azure Data Factory (ADF) to join our team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing andexecuting complex data migration projects with a focus onleveraging Azure cloud technologies. As an Azure Data Engineer youwill play a key role in migrating data from various Big Dataplatforms to Azure Data Factory while ensuring data integritysecurity and performance.
KeyResponsibilities:
* Lead theplanning design and execution of data migration projects from BigData platforms to Azure Data Factory.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand datamigration requirements and develop migration strategies andplans.
* Assess source data systems and identifydata migration requirements challenges andopportunities.
* Design and implement scalableand efficient data migration pipelines using Azure DataFactory.
* Ensure data quality and integritythroughout the migration process by implementing data validationand reconciliation mechanisms.
* Optimize datamigration processes for performance reliability andscalability.
* Work closely with crossfunctionalteams to integrate migrated data into Azurebased data solutions andapplications.
* Provide technical guidance andsupport to junior team members and stakeholders throughout themigration process.
Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering orrelated field.
* Proven experience as a DataEngineer with a focus on data migration from Big Data platforms toAzure cloud environments.
* Strong proficiencyin Azure Data Factory (ADF) and other Azure cloudservices.
* Indepth understanding of datamigration strategies methodologies and best practices.
* Experience with Big Data technologies such as HadoopSpark or Kafka.
* Proficiency in SQL Python orother programming languages.
* Excellentanalytical and problemsolving skills.
* Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in afastpaced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. AzureData Engineer Associate Azure Solutions ArchitectExpert).
* Experience with other Azure servicessuch as Azure SQL Database Azure Synapse Analytics or AzureHDInsight.
* Knowledge of data governancecompliance and security principles.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CDpipelines.
* Experience with Agilemethodologies.