Job Description

Plateau GRP is seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support a major data modernization initiative for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The selected candidate will play a key role in designing implementing and optimizing modern data platforms and analytics solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment.

This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise consultative ability and collaboration skills to work across diverse teams supporting data governance cloud architecture and advanced analytics efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable Azure-based data pipelines architectures and data services to support FDICs modernization objectives.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows data lake and warehouse structures and data integration solutions.
• Implement best practices for data governance data quality and metadata management within the Azure environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure efficient and compliant management of structured and unstructured data.
• Support big data advanced analytics and reporting/dashboarding solutions using Azure cloud technologies.
• Contribute to the design of cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions including serverless containerized and pay-per-use architectures.
• Apply machine learning (ML) and MLOps practices to operationalize and monitor data science models.
• Ensure enterprise-grade data security access control and cloud operations in alignment with FDIC standards.
• Collaborate in Agile teams providing technical insight and clear communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical roles such as developer systems analyst or data engineer.
• This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to pass/obtain any required government background check or security clearance. An active security is preferred.
• Strong consultative skills and ability to operate effectively across functional teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Solid project and team management experience within Agile environments.
• One or more Microsoft Azure Cloud Certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer Associate Azure Solutions Architect or Azure AI Engineer).
• Enterprise-scale experience in:
• Cloud and hybrid infrastructures
• Enterprise solution architecture
• Data pipelines and integration
• Cloud and data security
• Data management and cloud operations
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Data Factory Synapse Analytics Databricks Data Lake and Power BI
• SQL and NoSQL database technologies
• Serverless container-based and event-driven architectures
• Big Data and Advanced Analytics in Azure environments
• Data Governance Data Engineering and Data Science workflows
• Machine Learning and MLOps best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting federal data modernization or enterprise transformation programs.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments.
• Proficiency in Python PySpark SQL or similar languages for data transformation and analysis.
• Experience integrating AI and analytics solutions with data platforms.

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.

EEO Statement:

Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender gender identification sex sexual orientation color race creed national origin religion marital status parental status citizenship status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws.

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Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)

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