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Senior Data Analyst Position Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team. The selected candidate will work on a hybrid schedule consisting of onsite workdays in Raleigh, NC.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to help design, manage, and optimize enterprise data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role transforms complex data into business insights and drives advanced analytics using Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, or PL/SQL procedures.

• Manage and optimize Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL and Spark pools) and Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse.

• Develop, test, and tune complex SQL and PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, packages, and functions to support data integration.

• Collaborate with business users to define analytical goals and build Power BI-ready datasets.

• Integrate AI and machine learning insights using Azure Machine Learning and Azure OpenAI Service.

• Enforce data governance, quality, and security via Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Build cross-functional reporting, dashboards, and predictive analytics models.

Required/Desired Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount of Requested Experience	Years/Months/ Etc.
Experience in enterprise data analytics, engineering, and designing complex ETL workflows.	Required	7	Years
Expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and cloud data warehousing	Required	4	Years
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies	Required	7	Years
Hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, or Scala	Required	6	Years
Experience with data modeling, performance tuning, and cost optimization in Azure	Required	4	Years
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), and cloud security	Required	3	Years
Familiarity with Power BI semantic models and dataflows	Required	3	Years
Knowledge of Azure OpenAI or generative AI data integration	Highly desired	3	Years
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow complex and/or detailed technical procedures	Required	7	Years
Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development	Required	3	Years

*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***