The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Data Analyst in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Vienna, VA (northern VA area).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data models to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using Databricks and Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS).
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights for business decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate Kafka-based streaming data into analytics workflows.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Document processes, data flows, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

• 3-5 years experience
• Databricks
• Data modeling
• Azure
• Ideal candidates will have kafka experience
• 3–5 years of professional experience in data analysis or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for data engineering and analytics.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services for data storage and processing.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with Python or Scala for data manipulation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Kafka or other streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (Spark) and distributed computing concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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