Azure Data Engineer

Schedule: Monday Friday from 8:30 5:30 ET

Our client is seeking for a Azure Data Engineer to join their team. As a Data Engineer, you ll help build the operational intelligence architecture that powers better-run businesses. You ll work side by side with clients and teammates to turn messy data into well designed, streamlined, and robust systems. Here s what that looks like:

• Architect and implement Microsoft Fabric solutions that enable scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms.
• Design and build robust pipelines to bring together multiple data sources structured and unstructured into cohesive, reliable systems.
• Ensure quality, maintainability, and resilience in all data engineering solutions, following best practices for testing, monitoring, and version control.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs that meet operational and strategic needs.
• Participate in daily and weekly team check-ins, sharing progress, troubleshooting challenges, and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Lead technical presentations and demos, building confidence in communicating complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Optimize data models and storage strategies for performance and scalability across reporting and AI-driven applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in SQL, Python, Spark, and other relevant languages, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and built to last.
• Implement data governance and security standards, safeguarding sensitive information while enabling accessibility for authorized users.
• Manage key components of engineering projects, growing into full ownership from design through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in data engineering, AI integration, and cloud architecture to continuously improve system capabilities.
• Develop integrated agentic AI systems using Microsoft AI Foundry, ensuring seamless orchestration between AI components and enterprise data workflows.

What You Bring:

• We re looking for someone who s curious, collaborative, and ready to grow fast. You ll thrive here if you:

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred).

Technical Expertise:

• Real-world experience in Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with Microsoft AI Foundry for building integrated AI-driven solutions.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation.
• Familiarity with Spark for distributed data processing.
• Experience with Databricks (optional but highly preferred).
• Understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and pipeline orchestration.

Cloud & Platform Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (Data Lake, Synapse, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Development Practices:

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Strong grasp of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

• Think critically and solve complex data engineering challenges with precision.
• Embrace an Agile mindset and deliver in iterative stages.

Soft Skills:

• Communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate.
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer (optional but valuable).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Power BI for validating data models and supporting analytics teams.

Salary: Annual salary of $90,000 + Benefits (Health Insurance, 401(k), Dental, Vision).

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.