Azure Databricks Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce client is in need of a Data Engineer with Azure Databricks expertise for a contract to hire opportunity located in Short Hills, NJ. Candidate will be expected to work 2 days on-site in Short Hills, NJ.

Responsibilities:
* Hands on development and support of new or existing data applications
* Work closely with business and analysts to understand data and business process and make recommendations to clients as requested on best practices or long-term solutions to resolve current issues and also for future system design
* Works closely with Application and Enterprise Architects to create/review low level implementation designs, understand high level data flow designs developed by data architects
* Provide technical guidance to the team for implementing complex data solutions
* Provide support in the design, development, code reviews, test deploy and documentation of data engineering and data integration Applications
* Maintain detailed documentation to support downstream integrations
* Provide support for production issues
* Identify technology trends and explore opportunities for use within the organization

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5-10 years of experience in Data Warehousing, Data integration or Data Engineering projects
* Experience in Azure Databricks
* Experience using PySpark
* Data Modeling experience - Medallion Architecture (Gold, Silver, Bronze layers)
* Practical experience of data modeling and impact of models on KPIs
* Experience with interacting with other On Prem ERP/ETL systems e.g. Informatica PowerCenter, IICS, Cognos, Netezza Performance servers
* Experience working within Azure ecosystem
* Some experience in any of these analytical platforms - PowerBI, AzureML, Databricks or Synapse
* Proficient in SQL
* Experience in Azure DevOps and Github is preferred

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.

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