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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Profiling, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Storage Structures, Document-Oriented Databases, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, NoSQL, Kusto Query Language, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Azure Data Factory, Usage Tracking, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Semi-structured Data, Data Lineage, Cosmos DB, Databricks - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/86c0545f-3b4e-46c0-9b73-7d8a0d9bb352 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in data analysis, development, or a related role supporting data integration or migration initiatives * Experience supporting data mapping, transformation, and validation activities within data migration or integration contexts * Solid understanding of database design principles, including relational modeling, normalization, and denormalization strategies * Proficiency in SQL, including experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or similar relational platforms * Demonstrated ability to move and transform data across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured formats Nice to Have: * Experience with MS SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB or other NoSQL database platforms supporting distributed or semi-structured data models * Knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) and experience with Azure Monitor and/or Azure Data Explorer for data analysis, logging, and performance insights * Experience designing and working with object storage patterns, including blob- and file-based data architectures * Experience working with data lakes and/or data warehouse platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies) * Exposure to data science or advanced analytics concepts, including familiarity with platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Fabric/Foundry, Databricks, or similar tools * Understanding of data governance practices, including data lineage, cataloging, and metadata management to support traceability and auditability of data assets ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mid-Level Data Analyst in Tempe, AZ., * Perform detailed data analysis on source system data to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and data quality issues * Support data analysis, profiling, and transformation activities across legacy and target systems, including movement between relational, NoSQL, and object storage environments * Develop and maintain two-way data mappings (source-to-target and target-to-source) to ensure completeness, traceability, and alignment with business requirements * Maintain a strong understanding of target data models, database structures, and data usage patterns to support accurate transformation and validation * Contribute to the architecture and management of data lake and data warehouse solutions, ensuring data is structured, performant, and accessible for downstream consumption * Collaborate with Business Analysts, Technical Architects, and development teams to translate business rules into data mappings and transformation logic * Identify data quality issues, anomalies, and gaps; Support data cleansing decisions; And ensure alignment with approved data mapping and transformation rules * Perform and support data validation and reconciliation activities to confirm data accuracy, completeness, and usability across all pipeline and migration processes * Document data flows, schemas, mappings, and transformation logic to support traceability, auditability, and governance requirements * Contribute to the continuous improvement of data platform architecture, tooling, and data migration strategies in alignment with organizational standards and best practices ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)