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Hi, Hope you are doing well! My name is Vikash, and I work as a Sr. US IT recruiter with Sysmind. You can reach out to me at: for a detailed conversation OR references for the same would be highly appreciated. Job title - Azure Data Engineer Location Hamilton Township, NJ (Onsite) Duration 6+ months with possible extension MOI - Video Visa -Any Visa Local candidates only: Job Summary Must Have Technical/Functional Skills 8+ years in data engineering with cloud-native architecture. [Azure] Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric components (Data Factory, OneLake, Lakehouse, Power BI, KQL). Strong skills in SQL, Python, DAX, and Spark/Python development. Experience with Azure OpenAI, Copilot, and LLM integration. Familiarity with containerization (Docker), Azure Container Apps, and DevOps tools. Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Certifications if any: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Primary Responsibilities: Architect end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions including Data Factory, OneLake, Lakehouse, and real-time analytics platforms. Design and deploy AI models using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI Service. Implement Microsoft Copilot solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, integrating with Fabric data sources. Build and troubleshoot data pipelines from diverse sources (SQL, APIs, Salesforce, Oracle, Dynamics) using. Optimize semantic models and implement medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold). Develop real-time streaming analytics using Event Streams and KQL databases. Monitor performance using Fabric Capacity Metrics and resolve ingestion or modeling issues. Plus Point - Build and require hands-on experience on Databricks platform [Cherry on cake] AI & Advanced Analytics: Customize and implement Microsoft Copilot solutions (e.g., Copilot for Power Platform, Fabric). Work with GPT models and prompt engineering via Azure OpenAI Service. Build RAG (retrieval augmented generation) pipelines and hybrid search architectures. Ensure responsible AI practices and governance. Governance & DevOps Plus point Establish data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview and Fabric governance tools. Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data and AI solutions. Manage RBAC and zero-trust security across workspaces. Consulting & Leadership Plus Point Lead discovery sessions and client engagements to understand requirements. Translate technical concepts into financial business value propositions. Conduct workshops, knowledge transfers, and post-implementation support. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to enterprise AI strategy Generic Managerial Skills, If any: - Lead a Team of 3-5 developers. - Follow Scrum practices to lead team and manage deliveries. Thanks and Regards, VIK Technical Recruiter Email: IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. SYSMIND is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.

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