Introduction to Microsoft and the Role
Microsoft's mission is to empower every individual and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As a leader in the tech industry, Microsoft is committed to innovation, diversity, and inclusion. The Windows Updating and Delivery Organization is at the forefront of ensuring the seamless delivery and integration of software updates, keeping billions of devices secure and up-to-date. As a Data Engineer and Information Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for building and maintaining the critical data platform, keeping it running at the highest standards to prompt high confidence, reliability, and trust in the insights that support our day-to-day operations.
Job Responsibilities and Expectations
As a Data Engineer and Information Specialist, you will be working on a range of exciting projects, including:
- Applying transformation methods to change raw data into useful formats for downstream systems, using programming and computing tools to ensure data quality and completeness.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to document and understand data requirements, assessing project plans to evaluate data costs, access, and availability.
- Drafting design specifications to model data flow and storage, ensuring data is easy to connect and maintain.
- Following data modeling and handling procedures to maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and policies across your assigned workstreams.
- Contributing to performing root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues and anomalies, with guidance from others, contributing to the development of reliability and performance monitoring protocols and building visualizations to monitor data quality and pipeline health.
- Supporting and monitoring data platforms to ensure optimal performance and compliance with service level agreements.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with ETL and data transformation methods for large datasets.
- Experience with data visualization tools, Network, and Data Pipeline.
- Experience with scripting and coding languages with an emphasis on data engineering, such as SQL, KQL, Python, Extension, and others.
- Experience with C# or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements
While not essential, the following qualifications and requirements are preferred:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 1+ year(s) experience in business analysis, data science, data modeling, or data engineering work.
- A Graduate degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Dev, Data, or ML Operations processes.
- Experience reading, debugging, and writing production-ready code in C/C++.
- Experience with supporting artificial intelligence/ML applications for internal and external customer-facing products and building large data pipelines for those scenarios.
- Experience with Git, ADO, or comparable Source Control Systems.
- Experience with building large data processing systems using technologies like Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Explorer, PowerBI, as well as other public and Microsoft internal tools.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify trends and patterns.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and team members.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality results and ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
- Strong technical skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Microsoft, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Data Engineer and Information Specialist, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- On-the-job training and mentorship, with guidance from experienced professionals.
- Access to online courses and training programs, to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
- Opportunities to work on a range of exciting projects, with the potential to make a real impact on the business.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Microsoft, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, where everyone can thrive. Our company culture is built on a set of core values, including:
- Respect and integrity, with a focus on treating others with dignity and respect.
- Accountability, with a focus on taking ownership and responsibility for our actions.
- Collaboration, with a focus on working together to achieve common goals.
- Innovation, with a focus on embracing new ideas and technologies.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
At Microsoft, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- A salary range of $35-40 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- A range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
- Access to a range of perks, including on-site fitness centers, cafeterias, and recreational activities.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and ambitious individual, with a passion for data engineering and information specialist work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Data Engineer and Information Specialist at Microsoft, you will have the chance to work on a range of exciting projects, with the potential to make a real impact on the business. With a competitive salary and benefits package, and a dynamic and collaborative work environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now to join our team and take the first step in your career as a Data Engineer and Information Specialist.
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