Data Analyst III

Our client, is seeking an experienced, highly analytical Data Analyst III (Senior Azure Cloud Platform & Power BI Engineer) to join their cloud technology and analytics group.

In this hands-on engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-grade Azure data and analytics platform environments, including Power BI. Working across modern cloud data architectures, you will build and automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, establish automated CI/CD deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, and ensure secure, highly available Azure networking configurations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional data engineering teams to architect scalable, cost-effective data lake ingestions, optimize platform performance, and provide tier-3 operational support and platform troubleshooting.

Duration: 6-Month Contract (11/03/2026 to 05/02/2027; with high potential for extension)



Advantages
Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Scope: Drive the deployment, optimization, and platform governance of mission-critical Azure cloud and analytics environments.

Modern IaC & Automation Stack: Hands-on technical ownership using Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated cloud infrastructure provisioning.

High-Visibility Analytics Platform Ownership: Direct oversight and operational optimization of enterprise Power BI environments and scalable data engineering pipelines.

Focused 6-Month Engagement: High-impact consulting assignment offering strong project visibility and potential extension.



Responsibilities
Azure Infrastructure & Platform Engineering: Design, deploy, and maintain core Azure cloud infrastructure and data platform services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Functions, and API Management.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, automate, and maintain modular cloud infrastructure modules utilizing Terraform.

CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build, optimize, and manage automated continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

Power BI Platform Administration: Support, configure, and optimize enterprise Power BI environments, capacity management, and deployment pipelines.

Azure Networking & Security: Configure and manage enterprise Azure networking architectures, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Private Endpoints, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and DNS.

Operational Support & Triage: Perform technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and operational platform support while advising data engineering teams on cost-effective architectures.



Qualifications
Azure Cloud Engineering Depth: 5+ years of hands-on professional experience engineering, deploying, and supporting enterprise Azure cloud platforms.

Core Azure Platform Services: Proven hands-on proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Functions, and API Management.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Solid, practical experience developing and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure using Terraform.

CI/CD & Source Control: Strong hands-on experience configuring automated pipelines and repositories via GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

Power BI Administration: Demonstrated experience in enterprise Power BI platform administration, deployment, and environment management.

Azure Networking Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Azure networking security components (VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, DNS).

Data Engineering Fundamentals: Practical understanding of modern data engineering concepts, including data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data ingestion patterns.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Active Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or DP-203).

Hands-on experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and cloud cost governance.

Familiarity with Azure DevOps platform tools.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer who pairs 5+ years of hands-on Azure experience with Terraform IaC mastery, Power BI administration skills, and CI/CD pipeline automation (GitHub Actions/Jenkins), this 6-month contract opportunity is an ideal next step. Bring your cloud architecture precision, networking expertise, and platform optimization skills to our client's team today!

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