AI Data Engineer (contract)

AI Data Engineer (Contract) Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft. Summary The team is looking for a skilled Data Engineer with extensive experience in data onboarding, ETL pipeline development, and dashboard visualization. This role is essential for enhancing our analytics infrastructure and driving impactful projects within the Microsoft Fabric, ADX/Kusto, and Azure ecosystems. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in migrating standalone data estates into Microsoft Fabric, integrating data from new vendors, and supporting the creation of insightful dashboards. Job Responsibilities • Ingest and normalize structured/unstructured data (live and historical) from diverse sources using Event Hubs, SQL, Vector, etc. • Build scalable, automated ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF), Logic Apps, and Kusto Query Language (KQL). • Design and maintain real-time dashboards with Microsoft Fabric (Power BI), Azure Data Explorer (ADX), and Azure Data Studio. • Implement robust data models and enforce governance standards across analytics workflows. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate telemetry, license usage, and operational metrics into unified views. • Tune queries and pipelines for speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Requirements • Minimum 5 years, ideally 5–7 years of experience required. • Certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Microsoft Data Analyst Associate are preferred but not strictly required. • Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Explorer (ADX/Kusto), SQL, KQL, Azure Data Studio, Event Hubs, Logic Apps, Vector, Splunk, and ADF. • Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash. • Experience with data visualization tools such as ADX, Power BI, or Grafana. • Familiarity with license operations, SLI/SLO tracking, and real-time telemetry. • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in data onboarding and ingestion. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ETL pipeline development using Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Kusto. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in dashboard development using Azure Data Explorer and Power BI. Additional Details • Location: Remote • Duration: 9 Months • Pay Range: $68.50 - 77.50 per hour • Weekly Schedule: 40 hours AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.