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Job Summary
Murphy Oil is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing modern data platforms and analytics solutions using data bricks, Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in data architecture technologies, a strong understanding of data engineering patterns, and exceptional business engagement and communication skills to drive alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. They should possess strong hands-on experience with data lakes, data warehouses and data bricks Lakehouse and unity catalog, ETL/ELT pipelines using data bricks, and real-time data streaming. The candidate will be adept at building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data platform solutions. A solid understanding of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Spotfire is essential for creating insightful dashboards and reports.
Strong business engagement skills are crucial, enabling the candidate to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, gather requirements, and align data strategies with business goals. Exceptional communication skills are required to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, business users, and technical teams. Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture and data mesh design patterns for scalable data storage and analytics is important.
The candidate is nice to have a strong grasp of emerging AI and ML technologies and know how to integrate them into data solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also necessary for this role.
This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.
Responsibilities
Design and implement data platform solutions leveraging modern data architecture patterns, including data lakes, Lakehouse and data mesh Extensive hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing data pipelines using Databricks and Data Lake architecture. Hands-on experience on data governance platforms such as Alation, Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for data integration, processing, and deployment Provide guidance on best practices for data modeling, data governance, and data integration across cloud and on-premises environments Engage closely with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into scalable technical solutions Effectively communicate complex data architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment Drive the adoption of emerging AI and ML technologies by integrating AI-driven capabilities into data solutions for enhanced insights and decision-making Develop and maintain data visualization and analytics solutions using tools like Power BI, Spotfire Ensure data security, compliance, and performance optimization within cloud and hybrid environments Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance throughout project delivery
Licenses/ Certifications
Certification in cloud data engineering or architecture (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Databricks certified developer/Architect)
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree or above Experience in data governance, data security, and performance tuning within cloud environments. Hands-on development experience on building enterprise level data engineering, analytics and AI solutions Prior experience in leading technical teams and driving end-to-end solution delivery. Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer/ architect with expertise in modern data platform technologies. Strong hands-on experience with data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and real-time data streaming. Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data platform solutions. Solid understanding of data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau) for building insightful dashboards and reports. Strong business engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, and align data strategies with business goals. Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, business users, and technical teams. Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture and data mesh design patterns for scalable data storage and analytics. Strong grasp of emerging AI and ML technologies and how to integrate them into data solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Respect people, safety, environment and the law Follow through on commitments Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
Offer solution Step up and lead Dont settle for good enough Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
Show resilience Lean into challenges Support each other Consider the implications
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Sr Data Specialist
role at
Murphy Oil Corporation Join to apply for the
Sr Data Specialist
role at
Murphy Oil Corporation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.
Job Summary
Murphy Oil is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing modern data platforms and analytics solutions using data bricks, Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in data architecture technologies, a strong understanding of data engineering patterns, and exceptional business engagement and communication skills to drive alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. They should possess strong hands-on experience with data lakes, data warehouses and data bricks Lakehouse and unity catalog, ETL/ELT pipelines using data bricks, and real-time data streaming. The candidate will be adept at building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data platform solutions. A solid understanding of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Spotfire is essential for creating insightful dashboards and reports.
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The candidate is nice to have a strong grasp of emerging AI and ML technologies and know how to integrate them into data solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also necessary for this role.
This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.
Responsibilities
Design and implement data platform solutions leveraging modern data architecture patterns, including data lakes, Lakehouse and data mesh Extensive hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing data pipelines using Databricks and Data Lake architecture. Hands-on experience on data governance platforms such as Alation, Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for data integration, processing, and deployment Provide guidance on best practices for data modeling, data governance, and data integration across cloud and on-premises environments Engage closely with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into scalable technical solutions Effectively communicate complex data architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment Drive the adoption of emerging AI and ML technologies by integrating AI-driven capabilities into data solutions for enhanced insights and decision-making Develop and maintain data visualization and analytics solutions using tools like Power BI, Spotfire Ensure data security, compliance, and performance optimization within cloud and hybrid environments Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance throughout project delivery
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Certification in cloud data engineering or architecture (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Databricks certified developer/Architect)
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree or above Experience in data governance, data security, and performance tuning within cloud environments. Hands-on development experience on building enterprise level data engineering, analytics and AI solutions Prior experience in leading technical teams and driving end-to-end solution delivery. Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer/ architect with expertise in modern data platform technologies. Strong hands-on experience with data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and real-time data streaming. Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data platform solutions. Solid understanding of data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau) for building insightful dashboards and reports. Strong business engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, and align data strategies with business goals. Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, business users, and technical teams. Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture and data mesh design patterns for scalable data storage and analytics. Strong grasp of emerging AI and ML technologies and how to integrate them into data solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Respect people, safety, environment and the law Follow through on commitments Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
Offer solution Step up and lead Dont settle for good enough Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
Show resilience Lean into challenges Support each other Consider the implications
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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