Senior Data Engineer

Connect Group; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Connect Group is seeking a Data Engineer in Wisconsin to design, build, and maintain secure data pipelines and storage solutions aligned with our enterprise vision.

You will work with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, delivering analytics-ready data for reporting and AI initiatives. Growth opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge data technologies are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Medior (3+ years) experience in data engineering.
• Proficient with Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Lake.
• Comfortable with Python, SQL, or DAX for data contexts.
• Familiar with DevOps practices using Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, supporting both batch and real-time data processing.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Build robust, high-quality data models that support analytics, AI use cases, reporting and other enterprise applications.
• Develop and refine semantic data models and reports in Power BI to enable deeper business insights.
• Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and security and automation specialists to deliver end-to-end data solutions that meet enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
• Stay up to date with data engineering trends and apply relevant practices, tools and frameworks to keep the data platform scalable, secure and future-ready.

Skills

Azure Data Services

Data Engineering

Python/SQL

Power BI

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/related

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

Azure Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Lake

Job description

At Connect Group, our mission is to develop a future-proof, scalable cloud data platform that complies with the best practices to data and supports our evolving global business needs. As a Data Engineer, you will focus on designing, building, and maintaining secure and efficient data pipelines and storage solutions aligned with our enterprise vision. Your high-quality, well-modelled data will drive analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives. You will have ongoing opportunities to grow your skills while making impactful contributions within the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, supporting both batch and real-time data processing.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Build robust, high-quality data models that support analytics, AI use cases, reporting and other enterprise applications.
• Develop and refine semantic data models and reports in Power BI to enable deeper business insights.
• Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and security and automation specialists to deliver end-to-end data solutions that meet enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
• Stay up to date with data engineering trends and apply relevant practices, tools and frameworks to keep the data platform scalable, secure and future-ready.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related area (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Medior (3+ years) experience in data engineering.
• Proficient with Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Lake.
• Comfortable with a programming language used in data contexts (e.g. Python, SQL, DAX).
• Fundamental understanding of data modelling and data transformation techniques.
• Eager to showcase your developments through DevOps practices with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.
• You have basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, end-user devices, networking and ticketing systems.

What We Offer

• An accessible entry-level role in an international production environment where your support has an immediate impact.
• Practical guidance and access to relevant training courses and certifications.
• Growth opportunities.
• A collegial, hands-on working environment with room to learn and take ownership.
• A competitive salary and benefits package in line with your experience.