Data Engineer (Kusto)

Summary

We are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Kusto expertise to support the Circular Center / IDaRS application.

This role operates in a small, high-impact team with broad responsibilities, requiring a mix of data work, application support, and close collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Proven experience preferably in logistics; operations; or supply chain environments

Key Responsibilities

• Own and work hands-on with the IDaRS / Circular Center application (as user + functional owner)
• Partner with engineering to support feature roadmap, development, and bug tracking/resolution
• Handle site requests, incidents, and troubleshooting end-to-end
• Configure and support business rules / demand data, ensuring data quality and upkeep
• Perform UAT/testing and provide feedback to improve the application
• Use Kusto (KQL), SQL, Excel to analyze large datasets, run investigations, and resolve issues
• Apply a data-driven, analytical mindset (deep dives, hypothesis testing, root cause analysis)
• Demonstrate curiosity, ownership, and a solution-oriented approach (proactively find and fix issues)

Key Skills

• Strong data skills + experience with Kusto (KQL), SQL and Excel.
• Experience working with applications in a live environment (support + enhancement)
• Familiarity with:

o Bug tracking / issue management

o Incident handling / user support

o Testing / UAT participation

• Ability to operate across data, application usage, and coordination with engineering

Kusto-Specific Expectations

• Perform deep investigations across large datasets
• Work with asset-level / part-level data and integrate across datasets
• Handle complex joins (e.g., 20+ property groups)
• Optimize queries for performance and memory usage
• Build repeatable queries / patterns for dashboards and troubleshooting
• Comfortable navigating large and complex data environments where Kusto is the primary data source

Nice to have:

• Exposure to: AI / Copilot-based solutions, Power Automate (especially as you grow into SME ownership)
• Understanding of hardware components (e.g., network line cards)
• Experience working with large-scale internal platforms or tools

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $86,000 - $113,000 a year

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