Data Analyst

Job Title: Azure Data Analyst – ADF & Data PipelinesLocation: Remote (Canada– PST Time Zone)Job Type: Contract 12+ Months (W2 only)Job Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Analyst with strong experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and cloud-based data pipelines. The ideal candidate will focus on analyzing, transforming, and preparing data for reporting and decision-making, while leveraging Azure tools to automate and optimize workflows. You will collaborate closely with business teams and AI/ML stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decisions.Key Responsibilities:Analyse, clean, transform, and validate large datasets from multiple sources.Work with structured and semi-structured data in Azure environments, including ADF, Synapse, and Azure SQL.Build, monitor, and maintain data pipelines in ADF to support analytics and reporting.Collaborate with stakeholders to define data mapping, business rules, and transformation logicAutomate data workflows and integrate with APIs or other Azure servicesDevelop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights to business users.Support data quality, governance, and documentation initiatives.Collaborate with AI/ML teams to prepare and deliver data for advanced analytics projects.Required Skills & Experience:5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or similar data-focused role.Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) – pipelines, triggers, and data flows.Advanced SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analyzing large datasets.Experience with Python, R, or similar scripting languages for data analysis and automation.Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Databricks, and Azure SQL.Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based data management.Nice to Have:Experience with AI-assisted data analysis or AI/ML workflows.Knowledge of CI/CD in Azure DevOps for data workflows.Familiarity with data governance, data quality, or master data management tools.Prior experience working with remote or distributed teams.