Azure Data Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Azure Data Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Azure Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-grade data pipelines and analytics platforms within a regulated banking environment. This role focuses on scalable data engineering solutions in Azure, supporting reporting, analytics, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The Data Engineer works closely with infrastructure, security, and compliance teams to ensure data solutions meet performance, governance, and security requirements.

This role may be remote with occasional onsite support in the Detroit Metro Area, MI.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

• Architect, develop, and maintain Azure-based (Azure Data Factory, Databricks) data pipelines using modern ELT/ETL practices.

• Design scalable data models and structures to support analytics, reporting, and regulatory use cases.

• Integrate data from core banking systems, vendor platforms, and internal applications.

• Optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and error handling.

• Apply data security best practices including encryption, role-based access control, and audit logging.

• Support data governance initiatives including lineage, classification, retention, and regulatory reporting readiness.

• Collaborate with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to banking regulations (FFIEC, GLBA).

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures and performance bottlenecks.

• Maintain technical documentation, data flow diagrams, and operational runbooks.

• Support downstream analytics and reporting teams with reliable, well-structured datasets.

• Assist in evaluating and implementing new Azure data services and technologies.

• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis related to data systems.

• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal banking policies.

• Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Adheres to all Federal and State laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act.

• All other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency with Azure Data Services (e.g., data pipelines, data storage, analytics platforms).

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with large datasets.

• Experience with Python, Spark, or similar data processing frameworks.

• Deep understanding of data modeling, ELT/ETL, and distributed systems.

• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance in regulated environments.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to design solutions that balance performance, cost, and regulatory requirements.

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on Azure Data Engineering experience preferred.

• Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting enterprise reporting, risk, or regulatory data use cases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Some mobility

• Use of hands

• Vision

• Verbal and written communication

ACCURACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

Measured by data pipeline reliability, performance, security posture, and compliance alignment.

SUPERVISED BY:

IT Officer

SUPERVISES:

No supervisory responsibilities

Dart Bank is a community bank, serving our community since 1925. We specialize in providing financial services, but we are passionate about serving the community and building real relationships with people. Dart Bank provides innovative financial services for both personal and business banking, consumer and mortgage loans, commercial loans and lines of credit, merchant credit card processing, investment services and more. Our array of products and services and our longstanding history within our communities shows we care about what matters most for our customers and we are there for them for the most important times in their lives. Dart Bank. For What Matters Most.

We offer:

• Medical Benefits

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(K) Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Paid vacation & sick time

• Flexible scheduling

• Employee Assistance Program

• Dart Bank University

At Dart Bank you can expect to be surrounded by a team that will support you and invest in your growth in a quick-paced work environment where we deliver exceptional customer service. We are a local business that cares about our employees and our community.

Dart Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, maintaining a diverse workforce, and prohibiting all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions, policies, and practices, in terms of the recruitment process and other conditions and privileges of employment, will comply with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. The Company seeks, employs, promotes, and compensates qualified individuals based on ability, as demonstrated by performance and other legitimate non-discriminatory factors, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state (in Michigan: marital status, familial status, height, weight, and misdemeanor arrest record), or local law (individually and collectively, “Protected Class”). This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so that you can begin to resolve the issue before this employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. This employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.