World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Lead Specialist, Azure Data Solutions.

Major Function 

The Lead Specialist, Azure Data Solutions is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data solutions using Azure services. This role involves collaborating with others to develop data models and pipelines, integrating various data sources, and ensuring data quality and integrity. The specialist also creates and manages Power BI reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights, optimizes data solutions for performance and reliability, and stays updated with the latest Azure data services and best practices.

Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $126,600 to $181,900

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

*All applicants must submit a cover letter

**This position is NOT eligible for relocation

Key Responsibilities  

• Designs, implements, and maintains data solutions using Azure services, including Azure Data Fabric.

• Collaborates with data engineers and architects to develop data models and data pipelines.

• Supports the integration of various data sources into Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL Database.

• Develops and maintains ETL processes using Azure Data Factory.

• Creates and manages Power BI reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights.

• Ensures data quality and integrity through data validation and cleansing processes.

• Monitors and optimizes data solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Provides technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.

• Identifies opportunities to enhance Azure data services and stay current with the latest data services and best practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Core capabilities for this role include analytical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and business knowledge. Specifically, the following competencies are essential:

• Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration - collaborate effectively with colleagues, and receive and incorporate feedback well.

• Technical Adaptability - Embraces new technologies, adjusts to workflow modifications, and thrives in dynamic environments.

• Data analysis/Analytical Thinking - Ability to investigate a problem and find the ideal solution in a timely, efficient manner; Ability to read, understand, and interpret data to solve business challenges or create a compelling narrative to inform business decisions.

• Big Picture Thinking - the ability to solve complex problems with a “big picture” perspective and a sensitivity to many moving parts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• MUST HAVE:

  • minimum 8 years of relevant data experience.

  • experince with Azure, integration, ETL, SQL, data modeling/visualizing, MS Fabric (including but not limited to Azure data services, Azure Data Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Database.)

• Experience with Power BI OR Tableau for data visualization and reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.  Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization; ability to communicate difficult concepts, new technology, and new ways of working.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• A self-starter that brings the energy and resilience to continually drive improvements and change. 

• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. 

• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: 

• • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:  
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.  
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.  
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.  
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.  

Preferred

• ​Experience with other Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Databricks.

• Knowledge of programming languages like Python or R.

• Understanding of data warehousing and big data concepts.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25050 

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone 

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.