Investment Azure Data Engineer

Job Title: Investment Azure Data Engineer Location: Hybrid onsite in Newark, NJ (Local Only) Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12 month initial contract (Only W2)
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description: Key Skills: Azure data factory, trading/ investment management background, SQL, Python
Must Have:
8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer and skilled building out data pipelines with Python
4+ years of experience working in Azure Cloud Service with data processing platform, such as Azure Data Factory
Expertise coming from investment services, trading, asset-management industry
Experience with transactional database engines, such as SQL server
Fluent with SQL for data analysis
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams.
Exposure working in an Agile environment with Scrum Master/Product owner and ability to deliver


Nice to Have:
Experience with Java and Spark
Experience working in Hadoop or other Big data platforms
Exposure to deploying code through pipeline
Good exposure to Containers like ECS or Docker
Working experience in a Linux based environment
Direct experience supporting multiple business units for foundational data work and sound understanding of capital markets within Fixed Income
Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, SAFe development methodology & DevOps

Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.