Senior Consultant - Azure Data Engineer

ABOUT KALLES GROUP:

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.

As a Senior Consultant - Azure Data Engineer you will work with business analysts, information architects, and developers to build and deliver pipelines for a text mining and information retrieval platform.  We are seeking a candidate with experience working on unstructured data and the Microsoft Azure platform with Azure AI services.

ABOUT YOU:

• Your values:
  • Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
  • Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
  • Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.
    
• What you will do:
  • Design, develop, and maintain Azure-based data solutions using services such as Azure AI (Cognitive) Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
  • Design and implement data pipelines and solutions for unstructured data from various sources (SharePoint, SaaS applications, document repositories) that leverage Azure Cognitive Services for text extraction, image recognition, entity recognition and other cognitive services features.
  • Develop solutions using Python and REST-based API's and software development kits (SDK's) to build secure image processing, natural language processing (NLP), and knowledge mining.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects and developers to integrate Azure Cognitive Services API's into data processing workflows and applications.
  • Implement data integration solutions using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
  • Adhere to data governance and compliance standards by implementing data classification, masking and retention policies.
  • Monitor and optimize pipelines, storage, index and function apps for performance, scalability and reliability.
  • Protect sensitive data through integration and storage process by implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Stay current with latest technologies in the Azure data engineering space and AI technologies and frameworks while striving for process improvements.
  • Document data solutions (system architecture, data flows and configuration details).
  • Utilize agile practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews.

• Your experience:
  • Experience with Azure-based data solutions such as Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
  • Ability to develop solutions using Python, REST-based API's and Software Development Kits (SDKs).
  • History of building and training machine learning models with Azure Machine Learning.
  • Understanding of data governance and compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of agile practices.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for additional incentives. Salary range for this role is $100,000-$180,000 per year, dependent on experience.  We review compensation annually to make sure what we offer is fair and in line with the market.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical coverage.
• 401(k) and life insurance benefits
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, PLUS 8 paid company holidays and 2 flexible holidays for anything you want to celebrate!
• Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.
• Opportunities to connect in person and remotely with a passionate, supportive team that loves a good pun or GIF.

LOCATION:

Kalles Group is steadily growing our talent pool across the USA! This role is remote (with limited or no travel) for applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington. If you would like to request more information, please reach out to [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to [email protected].

Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.