Job Title: Senior Data Analyst Azure (812170)
Location: Raleigh, NC 27609
Work Mode: Onsite
Contract Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Submission Deadline: November 12, 2026
Interview Process: In-Person Only
Contract / Onsite (In-Person Interview required)
Looking for candidates living in NC and neighboring areas only
Client: HonorVet/State of NC
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure data services, enterprise data engineering, and advanced analytics. The candidate will design and optimize data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics solutions while transforming complex data into actionable business insights.
Mandatory Skills
7+ years of experience in enterprise data analytics, data engineering, and complex ETL workflows.
4+ years of experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and cloud data warehousing.
7+ years of advanced SQL and PL/SQL, including query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing.
6+ years of hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, or Scala.
4+ years of experience in Azure data modeling, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and cloud security.
3+ years of experience with Power BI semantic models and dataflows.
3+ years of Agile development experience (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
Highly Desired Skills
3+ years of experience with Azure OpenAI or Generative AI data integration.
Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouse architecture, Azure Machine Learning, and Microsoft Purview.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and PL/SQL.
Manage and optimize Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse.
Develop and tune complex SQL/PLSQL scripts, stored procedures, packages, and functions.
Build Power BI-ready datasets, dashboards, and predictive analytics solutions.
Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Azure Machine Learning and Azure OpenAI.
Implement data governance, quality, and security using Microsoft Purview and Entra ID.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions.