Job Description
Description
**This is a 6-month contract role with our client in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul (south metro) area. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with 1–2 in-office days per week (Tuesday/Thursday). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.**
This role supports ongoing data engineering work for the data teams while partnering closely with an external engineering vendor. You’ll build and maintain pipelines, work across Azure data tools, and drive solutions that help the business move faster with high quality data.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain data pipelines using Azure, Azure Databricks, PySpark, and SQL
Develop data transformations, orchestration, and integration patterns
Work as the liaison between internal teams and the external project team
Support Azure Data Factory pipelines, including troubleshooting and monitoring
Work with Azure SQL Database or SQL Server
Contribute to architecture discussions, documentation, and process improvements
Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business partners
Support project work while also handling ongoing internal data needs
Use additional Microsoft cloud tools as needed across the data environment
Qualifications
Experience in Azure data engineering
Strong SQL skills
Proficiency with Azure Databricks and PySpark
Experience with Azure Data Factory
Experience working with Azure SQL Database or SQL Server
Ability to work cross‑functionally with technical and non‑technical teams
Strong communication and problem‑solving skill
Preferred Skills
Experience working with external vendors or partner engineering teams
Familiarity with Microsoft cloud tools across the data stack
Background in a consulting or fast‑moving project environment
Experience with data engineering best practices in cloud environments
Our Vetting Process
At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:
Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment (40-60 minutes)
Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
Client On-site Interview (60 minutes)
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