Supporting data automation tasks in a remote contract role, the Data Automation Engineer will translate business requirements into data engineering solutions, develop high-performing data pipelines, and ensure data quality and security using Azure cloud services.Key responsibilitiesTranslate business requirements into data engineering and AI solutions for Azure cloud-based data lakes and platformsDevelop and optimize data pipelines using Microsoft Azure services, including Data Factory and Synapse PipelinesMonitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, analyzing performance metrics to enhance efficiency and reliabilityRequired qualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field2+ years of experience in data automation or cloud data platformsProficiency in scripting languages such as SQL, Python, or PySparkExperience designing and building ETL/data engineering solutions using Azure servicesFamiliarity with Microsoft database and business intelligence tools, including SQL Server and Power BI