Solution Architect - Azure Data Analytics

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 CareersBegin@nri-na.com.