Data Scientist
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Remote: Hybrid
- Type: Contract
- Job #12895
DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Data Scientist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.
Job Description
The Data Scientist will help 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 role also supports data integration, reporting dashboards, predictive analytics models, and data governance, quality, and security.
Responsibilities
- 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 Skills
- 7 Years - Experience in enterprise data analytics, engineering, and designing complex ETL workflows.
- 4 Years - Expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and cloud data warehousing.
- 7 Years - Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
- 6 Years - Hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, or Scala.
- 4 Years - Experience with data modeling, performance tuning, and cost optimization in Azure.
- 3 Years - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), and cloud security.
- 3 Years - Familiarity with Power BI semantic models and dataflows.
- 7 Years - Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow complex and/or detailed technical procedures.
- 3 Years - Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development.
Desired Skills
- 3 Years - Knowledge of Azure OpenAI or generative AI data integration.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.
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