Cloud Data Engineer: Azure SQL & AI-Driven Pipelines

The Intersect Group; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is partnering with a forward-thinking organization that leverages data, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive strategic business decisions.

This Cloud Data Engineer role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing enterprise data solutions, owning the full SDLC and collaborating with analysts, software developers, and data scientists to create scalable pipelines and production-ready ML solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or similar data-focused role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and C# development is required.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain backend data solutions and enterprise pipelines.
• Hands-on with Databricks and large-scale data integration initiatives.
• Solid foundation in Microsoft Azure and modern cloud architectures.
• Experience with scalable data warehouse design and advanced SQL models.
• Experience implementing end-to-end ETL/ELT in production.
• Familiarity with SDLC, source control, testing, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Build reliable data pipelines and cloud-based architectures for BI, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with business analysts, software developers, and data scientists to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Design and optimize enterprise data platforms and data processing frameworks.
• Ensure security, governance, and production support for cloud data solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical best practices.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud data engineering

SQL experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

C# development

Databricks

Azure data services

Data pipelines/ETL tools

Job description

The Intersect Group is partnering with a forward-thinking organization that leverages data, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive strategic business decisions.

This Cloud Data Engineer role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing enterprise data solutions, owning the full SDLC and collaborating with analysts, software developers, and data scientists to create scalable pipelines and production-ready ML solutions.