Data Analyst :: Richmond, VA (Remote/Hybrid)
Ark Solutions Inc is looking for Data Analyst!
Position: Data Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA (Remote/Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ Months and possibility of extension
Description:
Seeking a skilled data engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to work with an existing software development team on an ongoing project. This position will support the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and traceable data pipelines in Azure, with a focus on integrating and transforming sensitive, public-facing datasets. The candidate will build ingestion workflows and transformation logic to support reporting, analytics, and public transparency initiatives. This role requires experience with Azure-native tools, strong ETL/ELT capabilities, and a strong commitment to data quality, auditability, and responsible data use. The candidate will be working with an existing software development team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
SkillsRequired / DesiredExperienceAt least 3 years of experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in enterprise environments using Azure-native tools.Required3 YearsHands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Dataflows, Synapse Pipelines, or similar orchestration tools.Required3 YearsProficiency in SQL, Python, or PySpark for transformation logic and data cleansing workflows.Required3 YearsExperience with Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, JSON, and Parquet formats.Required3 YearsAbility to build modular, reusable pipeline components using metadata-driven approaches and robust error handling.Required3 YearsFamiliarity with public data sources, government transparency datasets, and publishing workflows.Required3 YearsKnowledge of data masking, PII handling, and encryption techniques to manage sensitive data responsibly.Required3 YearsExperience with data quality frameworks, including automated validation, logging, and data reconciliation methods.Required3 YearsStrong grasp of DevOps/DataOps practices, including versioning, testing, and CI/CD for data pipelines.Required3 YearsExperience supporting data publishing for oversight, regulatory, or open data initiatives is highly desirable.Required3 YearsCertifications such as DP-203 (Azure Data Engineer Associate) or Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.Desired3 Years
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