Senior Data Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Data Engineer. This position is remote in AZ. Please apply if interested! EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract to hire COMPENSATION: Salary range is $110-130K on conversion (contract or direct hire) About the Role • The Senior Data Engineer plays a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions that drive analytics, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position requires advanced technical expertise, a deep understanding of modern data architecture, and the ability to translate complex business needs into efficient, secure, and high-performing data systems. • Working within a highly collaborative, remote team, the Senior Data Engineer will serve as a technical leader—mentoring others, guiding data strategy, and ensuring the reliability and accuracy of business intelligence solutions across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and deployment of data architectures, ETL pipelines, and data models to support enterprise analytics and reporting. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define data requirements, ensure data integrity, and align technical solutions with business objectives. • Develop and maintain advanced reporting and analytics solutions using Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling, complex DAX measures, and performance optimization. • Implement best practices for data quality, governance, and security across cloud and on-premises environments. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration and performance issues, performing root cause analysis to ensure system reliability. • Contribute to data strategy by evaluating emerging tools, recommending architectural improvements, and standardizing engineering practices. • Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on development, documentation, and version control processes. Requirements • Large Enterprise experience • 5 to 10 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or data architecture roles. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-level data solutions in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, set priorities, and deliver complex projects with minimal oversight. • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical audiences. • Prior experience in healthcare or a similarly data-driven, regulated industry strongly preferred. • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a commitment to continuous learning. Technical Skills • Expert-level proficiency with SQL, including query optimization and performance tuning for large-scale data environments. • Deep expertise in Microsoft Power BI, including: • Advanced DAX calculations • Row-level security • Paginated reports • Automated delivery/subscription management • Shared datasets and workspace administration • Strong knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and best practices for analytical database design. • Proven experience with Azure data services such as Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Databricks. • Familiarity with DevOps tools and workflows, including Azure DevOps and Git-based version control. • Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and enterprise data security frameworks. What We Offer • Competitive pay commensurate with experience. • Fully remote work environment with flexibility. • Robust health benefits package and 401(k) with company match • Generous paid time off policy. • Professional growth opportunities, including training and development. • Opportunities to receive bonuses for new employee referrals • A supportive, inclusive, and fun work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation “Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client”