Azure Data Engineer

EDI Integration Engineer – Cincinnati, OH Contract role offering $90,000.00 – $95,000.00 annually in Cincinnati, OH. Requires 5‑7 years of experience in data engineering, big data, or API development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role. Ideal candidate sits at the Mid‑Senior level and brings a strong technical background in Microsoft Azure services.

Qualifications

Databricks certification

Proven experience leading product‑centric data engineering initiatives in an agile delivery environment

Expertise in Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure SQL and related Microsoft Azure services

Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, and SQL for data processing and API development

Experience building and managing APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and microservices

Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Delta Lake

Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Terraform/Bicep, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code

Experience with data security and compliance measures (encryption, access control, auditing) for sensitive HR and employee data

Strong problem‑solving skills focused on performance tuning, security, and cost optimization

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and event‑driven architecture (plus)

Exposure to Informatica for ETL/ELT and data integration (plus)

Employment Details

Employment type: Contract

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Industry: Retail, IT Services, and IT Consulting

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