NRI North America is looking for an Azure Data and Analytics Solution Architect to join our growing team. You will work alongside your peers to design, build, and deliver end-to-end data and analytics solutions for enterprise clients. You should have data engineering experience in Azure and be familiar with modern data platform technologies like Azure Analysis Services, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Warehouse, and Azure Data Factory.

Essential Duties

Discuss best practices and strategies for modern data and analytics with clients
Integrate data sources to build models and reports for business users
Configure and operationalize cloud infrastructure in Azure
Speak intelligently to Microsoft’s cloud data strategy and roadmap
Stay current Microsoft technologies and modern data platform best practices

Required Skills - Consulting

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to adjust to new client cultures and projects
Adapt positively to change by embracing new practices, processes, or circumstances
Present a positive, professional, and self-confident image
Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner
Understand and strive to consistently meet or exceed client expectations
Collaborate with clients to identify and address their business needs
Communicate accurately, concisely, and effectively
Respectfully listen to others’ ideas and concerns with an open mind

Required Skills - Leadership

Display a strong commitment to NRI's vision, mission, and values
Meet commitments to others and deliver on time
Hold self and others accountable for responsibilities
Accept responsibility for own decisions and actions without excuses
Self-starter

Required Skills - Technical

Data engineering experience in Azure and be familiar with modern data platform technologies like Azure Analysis Services, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Warehouse, and Azure Data Factory.
3+ years of experience in data engineering and modeling
Ability to design an end-to-end data analytics solution architecture and drive its implementation
Deep understanding of Agile engineering practices
Data Warehousing
Data ETL/ELT
Data Modeling (Dimensional/Kimball)
T-SQL
Azure Data Factory (or strong SSIS experience)
Azure Data Lake Store
SQL Server/Azure SQL
Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) - Tabular
Azure DevOps/Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery

Preferred and Desirable Skill - Technical

Azure Synapse/Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Power BI/DAX
Databricks
Azure Functions
Azure Logic Apps
Azure AD
Data Vault
Database administration and performance tuning
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Python
Application development experience
Previous consulting experience
HDFS
Azure Stream Analytics/Azure Event Hub
Azure Data Lake Analytics/Apache Hive
Azure Cosmos DB
Apache Spark/HDInsight
PowerShell
.NET development
R/Scala
ASP.NET MVC/Web API
Snowflake/BigQuery/Redshift

Benefits

You'll love working at NRI not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture!

You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphere.

You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle.

You’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America.

We provide a comprehensive benefits program including: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending, 401(k) Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs, Company Paid Holidays, and Training and Development Opportunities.

Notices

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

NRI North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

NRI North America will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

NRI North America will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]