Data Engineer

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. We deliver game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. Our work spans a wide range of industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Our AI & Digital Innovations teams bring the latest GenAI techniques combined with deep industry knowledge to help clients maximize value from data. We are involved in creating bespoke advanced AI solutions for both clients and internal projects, leveraging expertise in algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.

Job Description
We are seeking a Mid-level Azure Data Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience, particularly in Data Science and GenAI projects. The role entails the following responsibilities:

• Developing and translating computer algorithms into prototype code while maintaining, organizing, and identifying trends in large data sets.
• Proficient in SQL database design and creating process documentation.
• Familiar with computer coding languages including Python and Azure Synapse to oversee real-time business metric aggregation, data warehousing, schema management, and other related duties.
• Improving access to data through the development of technical solutions and advising on technological resources.
• Collaborating closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and stakeholders to understand project objectives and deliver data-driven solutions.

Qualifications
An ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Fabric for data integration and real-time analytics.
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing high-performance Python code focused on efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing, and ETL development processes.
• Expertise in using standard ML libraries such as Numpy and Pandas, and advanced proficiency with ML frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow within the Azure cloud ecosystem.
• Background in conducting unit, integration, and system tests, enhancing overall system performance, and documenting results for future improvements.

Additional Skills
Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within generative AI system development.
• Conduct code reviews and assist in the training and support of other developers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices while meeting project requirements.
• Document all processes, specifications, and training procedures, maintaining strict version control for high-quality deliverables.
• Creativity and dynamism in proposing new ideas.
• Azure certification is a plus.

Education: A university degree is preferred.

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