Data Engineer at Kforce Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
About the Job
- ETL and Data Pipeline Development
- Azure Cloud Development & CI/CD Deployment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Engineering and API Development
Requirements:
- Expertise in Python and Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
- Strong experience in Azure Synapse Analytics, including SQL Pools and Spark Pools
- Advanced proficiency in Azure Data Factory for ETL pipeline orchestration and management
- Knowledge of Data Warehousing principles, with hands-on experience building solutions on Azure
- Experience with SQL, including complex queries, optimization, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and managing infrastructure in Azure Cloud
- Experience in Java for API integration and microservices architecture
- Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes for containerized data processing environments
- Proficiency in working with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2 for data storage and management
- Experience working with APIs (REST, SOAP) and building API-based data integrations
- Experience working in an Agile environment, using Scrum or Kanban
- Ability to lead, mentor, and coach junior developers in the team
- Strong collaboration skills to work with data scientists, analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data-driven solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with attention to detail
- Azure certifications in data engineering or cloud architecture
- Experience deploying AI/ML models on cloud platforms
- Familiarity with Data Governance best practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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