Azure Data Engineer

DataStaff, Inc is seeking an Azure Data Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Jackson, MS • This position is remote Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain Azure-based data pipelines using Synapse Analytics to support MSIS and related education systems. • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and validate K–12 education data from multiple source systems. • Implement and manage data models, views, and performance tuning in Azure SQL and Synapse environments. • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and performance issues. • Document data flows, transformations, and technical standards. • Collaborate with analysts, reporting teams, and vendors to deliver timely, accurate data for federal and state reporting. Required Skills/Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the following: • Advanced development and orchestration of data pipelines using Azure Data Factory/Synapse or similar cloud-based platforms. (pipelines, triggers, integration runtimes, parameterization). • Data warehousing and analytics engineering using Azure Synapse Analytics or similar cloud-based platforms (dedicated and serverless SQL pools). • Strong T-SQL skills, including query optimization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and performance tuning. • Implementation of ETL/ELT frameworks, including incremental loads, CDC patterns, and error handling. • Integration of structured and semi-structured data (CSV, JSON, XML) from APIs, SFTP, and vendor systems. • Source control and deployment practices using Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Preferred/Not Required: • Experience with student information management systems and K-12 data and reporting • Experience with Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) • Azure Data Engineer Associate certification This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.