Senior Data Engineer

Job Title

Senior Data Analyst

Location

[Raleigh, NC, 27607]

Job Description

NC DHHS requires the services of a Senior Data Analyst that will help us design, manage, and optimize enterprise data pipelines, data warehouses, and drives advanced analytics solutions using Microsoft Azure services like Synapse, Fabric, and AI.

NC DHHS requires the services of a Senior Data Analyst that will help us design, manage, and optimize enterprise data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role transforms complex data into business insights and drives advanced analytics using Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI services. The key responsibilities for this position will include the following:

• Design, build, and maintain robust enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, or PL/SQL procedures.
• Manage and optimize Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL and Spark pools) and Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse.
• Develop, test, and tune complex SQL and PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, packages, and functions to support data integration.
• Collaborate with business users to define analytical goals and build Power BI-ready datasets.
• Integrate AI and machine learning insights using Azure Machine Learning and Azure OpenAI Service.
• Enforce data governance, quality, and security via Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Build cross-functional reporting, dashboards, and predictive analytics models

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience in enterprise data analytics, engineering, and designing complex ETL workflows.

Required

7

Years

Expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and cloud data warehousing

Required

4

Years

Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies

Required

7

Years

Hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, or Scala

Required

6

Years

Experience with data modeling, performance tuning, and cost optimization in Azure

Required

4

Years

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), and cloud security

Required

3

Years

Familiarity with Power BI semantic models and dataflows

Required

3

Years

Knowledge of Azure OpenAI or generative AI data integration

Highly desired

3

Years

Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow complex and/or detailed technical procedures

Required

7

Years

Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development

Required

3

Years

Pay: $128,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person