Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Azure) | 6-month Contract Hybrid – Minneapolis–Saint Paul (South Metro) 1–2 in‑office days per week (Tuesday/Thursday) U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship) This is a great opportunity to support ongoing data engineering initiatives, work across modern Azure tools, and collaborate closely with an external engineering partner to drive high‑quality, scalable data solutions. What You’ll Do • Build and maintain data pipelines using Azure, Databricks, PySpark, and SQL • Develop data transformations, orchestration, and integration patterns • Serve as a liaison between internal teams and an external engineering vendor • Troubleshoot and monitor Azure Data Factory pipelines • Work with Azure SQL Database or SQL Server • Contribute to data architecture, documentation, and process improvement • Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders • Support both project‑based work and ongoing internal data needs • Use additional Microsoft cloud tools across the data ecosystem What You Bring • Experience in Azure data engineering • Strong SQL skills • Proficiency with Databricks and PySpark • Experience with Azure Data Factory • Experience with Azure SQL Database or SQL Server • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally Preferred Experience • Experience working with external vendors or partner engineering teams • Familiarity with Microsoft cloud tools across the data stack • Background in consulting or fast‑paced project environments • Knowledge of cloud‑based data engineering best practices Interview Process 1. Application (approximately 5 minutes) 1. Online assessment (40–60 minutes) 1. Initial video interview (30–45 minutes) 1. Client on‑site interview (60 minutes) 1. Offer