Technical Specialist- Junior

Technical Specialist- Junior

Hybrid

**The candidate will need to come on-site on the first day to collect equipment.**

**All candidates must be local to the Triangle region.**

**This position may require up to 3 days per week at a Triangle area office for return to office in addition to various in-person responsibilities, including meetings.**

About the Job

• Duration:11-month contract with possibility of extension

• Location: Raleigh, NC

• Pay rate: Hourly

• Job ID: 774016

Overview:

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Analyst with strong experience in Azure Databricks to support the creation of data aggregations, dashboards, and reports. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Databricks (PySpark) and visualization tools, including both Databricks native tools and Power BI. In this role, you will be responsible for developing business requirements, supporting change management documentation, and actively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between data solutions and business needs. You will work closely with a technical lead and participate in design discussions and planning with the broader development team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, create data mappings, develop dashboards, and ensure data quality and integrity

• Leverage Spark SQL within Databricks to query and analyze large datasets, writing efficient and complex SQL queries

• Collaborate closely with data engineers to design and deliver high-quality data products

• Develop detailed data mappings to support the integration and transformation of data from diverse sources into structured, analysis-ready formats

• Design and build intuitive, informative dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Databricks' native visualization tools to effectively communicate insights

• Build Gold-layer data products to support custom-built dashboards, APIs, and UI tools

• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, mappings, models, and dashboard functionality

• Perform statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights

• Develop and implement predictive models, algorithms, and advanced analytical tools to address specific business challenges

• Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification is preferred

Qualifications:

3+ Years of experience:

• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure Databricks architecture in enterprise environments

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for developing queries, data transformations, and interactive dashboards

• Experience with techniques like dimensional modeling, entity-relationship modeling, normalization/denormalization, or Data Vault

5+ Years of experience:

• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of data science concepts, including statistical learning and machine learning algorithms

• Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical/Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)