Job title: Denodo Admin/Consultant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Retail
Functional Expertise: Data & Analytics Data Architecture Data Engineering Data Platforms Microsoft Azure
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job published: 21/03/2024
Job ID: 32489

Job Description

Role Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months, rolling

Start: ASAP

Job Role:

As a Denodo Admin/Consultant (in an Azure Data Engineering environment), you will be responsible for installing, designing and implementing data virtualization solutions using the Denodo Platform within Azure Data Engineering environments for our large multi-country retail client. You will play a pivotal role in enabling real-time access to disparate data sources, facilitating data integration, and empowering stakeholders with unified data views for analytics and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design data virtualization solutions that meet the needs of a large multi-country retail organization.

  • Install and configure the Denodo Platform within Azure environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.

  • Design and implement data integration pipelines, data federation, and data abstraction layers using Denodo to provide a unified view of data across diverse sources.

  • Develop and optimize virtual data models, views, and transformations to support complex analytical queries and reporting needs.

  • Work closely with data engineers, architects, and analysts to onboard and integrate new data sources into the Denodo Platform.

  • Implement security controls and data governance policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

  • Perform performance tuning and optimization of Denodo virtualization solutions to meet SLA requirements and performance expectations.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on Denodo best practices and data virtualization concepts.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data virtualization, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data virtualization, cloud computing, and retail industry best practices, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our offerings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in IT consulting, with a focus on data management, integration, and analytics.

  • Expertise in deploying and configuring the Denodo Platform within Azure environments, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Bricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Datawarehouse.

  • In-depth understanding of data virtualization concepts, architectures, and best practices, with hands-on experience in designing and implementing Denodo solutions.

  • Strong SQL skills and proficiency in data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.

  • Experience with data governance, data quality management, and metadata management tools and practices.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Azure certifications such as DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure and Denodo certifications are preferred.

  • Proven track record of delivering successful data virtualization projects in a retail or similar multi-country organizational context.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented Denodo Admin/Consultant to make a significant impact by driving data virtualization initiatives for a large multi-country retail organization. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to unlock the value of data and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team of dedicated data professionals.