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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** UNITHER - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Code Review, Computer Programming, Custom Software, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Salesforce.Com, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/vhr_unither/External/job/RTP-NC/Senior-Data-Engineer_R05242 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience building and maintaining business-critical EDW and pipelines with a Bachelor's Degree * 3+ years of experience with data architecting and engineering in a role with a proven track record of delivering complex data solutions * 3+ years of Tier 1 SaaS integration work (e.g. Salesforce) or equivalent * 3+ years of experience working with AppDev and/or BI/AI team members * Advanced SQL Skills, including complex query writing, performance tuning/optimization, and stored procedure development * Hands-on, production-level experience with Azure Databricks, including Spark based data processing, notebooks, and Delta Lake * Hands-on, production-level experience with Azure Data Factory, building, orchestrating, and monitoring ETL/ELT pipelines * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms - Azure preferred * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python * Understanding of data warehousing concepts * Highly proficient and excels in working with custom applications and complicated data platforms - beyond off-the-shelf systems * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously and effectively in, or outside, of a team * Demonstrated experience delivering data processing reliability * Proficiency working with business intelligence and analytical platforms ## Description The Senior Data Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data and analytics architecture, ensuring efficient data flow and management across the organization. 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