Junior Data Analyst - Azure Databricks

Junior Data Analyst - Azure Databricks Address:

1020 Birch Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (On-site required up to 3 days/week) Engagement Type:

Contract Start Date:

08/01/2025 End Date:

07/31/2026

Local Candidates Only:

All applicants

must currently reside in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area.

On-site presence is

mandatory on Day 1

to collect equipment, with up to 3 days/week on-site required throughout the engagement

The

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

is seeking a

Junior Data Analyst

with hands-on experience in

Azure Databricks ,

PySpark , and

Power BI . The selected candidate will support enterprise data initiatives through building aggregations, dashboards, and reporting solutions. This role requires strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions. You will work closely with technical leads, data engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insight-driven data products and reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities: Perform

data analysis ,

data mapping , and

data quality assurance

using Azure Databricks and related tools Write efficient

Spark SQL

and

Python (PySpark)

code to analyze large datasets Collaborate with data engineers and business users to define, design, and implement data models and visualizations Design and develop

Power BI

and

Databricks native dashboards

to present actionable insights Develop

Gold-layer data products

to support dashboards, APIs, and user interfaces Create and maintain documentation for

data models ,

pipelines ,

dashboards , and

reporting workflows Apply

dimensional modeling ,

entity-relationship modeling , and

data normalization/denormalization Conduct

statistical analyses

and use

ML algorithms

to uncover trends and support decision-making (preferred) Support project planning, design discussions, and change management documentation Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years

of hands-on experience with

Azure Databricks , especially in enterprise environments Proficient in

SQL

and

Python (PySpark)

for querying, transforming, and analyzing data Experience with data modeling techniques:

dimensional modeling ,

ER modeling ,

Data Vault , etc. Ability to collaborate across teams and translate complex data requirements into technical and visual solutions Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

data science concepts , including

machine learning algorithms

and

statistical analysis Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification Background in

state/local government

or public sector analytics projects

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name: Degree Major with University & Completion Year: Total experience as Junior Data Analyst - Azure Databricks? Experience working in the governmental sector (local, state, or federal)? Motivation for Interest in This Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile URL: Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.): Expected Hourly Rates: Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation Name? Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work

Raleigh, NC - Hybrid?

Skills : Skill Required / Desired mount of Experience Candidate Experience Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure Databricks architecture in enterprise environments Required 3 Strong understanding of data science concepts, including statistical learning and machine learning algorithms Desired 3 Proficiency in SQL and Python for developing queries, data transformations, and interactive dashboards Required 3 Experience with techniques like dimensional modeling, entity-relationship modeling, normalization/denormalization, or Data Vault Required 3 Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions Required 5 Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification Desired