Azure data Engineer --- W2 Role

Role: Azure data Engineer
6 month + contract
Onsite in office in Dallas TX , OR Little Rock, Arkansas
In-person interview

4 days in the office

Need very strong Python exp – 5+ years, SQL ( 5+ years) , Azure and Apache AirFlow DAGs for orchestration

Role: Azure Data Engineer with strong development experience in Python and containerized environments. You'll be building modular ETL pipelines using APIs and SQL in an Azure-native setup, with a strong focus on data governance, secure service account usage, and automation. This role is perfect for someone passionate about scalable architecture and responsible data practices.

💼 Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering with Python development
Strong in:
Python (ETL scripting, logging, error handling)
SQL development and performance tuning
Azure ecosystem: AKS, Blob, Key Vault, Service Principles, Azure Monitor, etc.
REST APIs and ingestion from diverse sources
Docker and container lifecycle management
Service account management and data security enforcement
Familiar with Terraform, Git, and modern CI/CD best practices
Understanding of data governance, PII/PCI classification, and compliance (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
🌟 Nice-to-Haves
Experience with Microsoft Purview for cataloging and classification
Exposure to Power BI data lineage, report-level security