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# Lead Data Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Centers, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Database Development, DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Data Strategy, Cloud Migration, Atlassian Bamboo
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/62178657-228c-4520-9bdd-c02d8b11b6dc

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of work experience in Azure cloud resources
 * Microsoft certifications related to SQL Server and Data are a plus
 * 6+ years of experience with SQL development in SQL Server 2014 and above
 * 3+ years of experience developing data integration and ETL solutions
 * 3+ years of experience with Azure Data Factory
 * 3+ years of experience with Azure ADO/ADF Pipelines
 * 2+ years of experience with Power BI
 * 2+ years of experience with Azure Logic Apps
 * Experience creating solutions using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Logic Apps
 * Ability to work accurately and diligently under pressure, on multiple projects within your project timeframes
 * Experience documenting and following specifications and challenging business logic where appropriate
 * Experience with the Insurance industry is a plus
 * Great understanding of databases and data processing
 * General knowledge of SCRUM methodology
 * Good understanding of business requirements gathering and documentation

Skills and hands-on experience of the following:

 * SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
 * SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
 * Power BI

## Description

Kforce is looking for a Lead Data Platform Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity in Kansas City, MO. The Lead Data Platform Engineer is responsible for creating centralized reporting that encompasses all business units, as well as streamlining processes to develop and move new processes to Azure. This role will partner with other team members and business stakeholders to deliver cloud data solutions., * Collaborate with the Data Architect to design enterprise data strategy

 * Create ELT/ELT processes to transform raw data into -gold- format, prepared for Power BI
 * Work with Power BI developers to ensure ETL/ELT processes are created and maintained
 * Oversee cloud migrations and ensure security best practices are implemented
 * Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management strategies
 * Collaborate with DevOps, AI/ML, and security teams on cloud initiatives
 * Manage and optimize cloud costs and utilization
 * Migrate existing workloads from a local data center to the cloud.
 * Develop new applications that run in the cloud
 * Work across different teams to ensure road maps, documentation, and workflows are transparent and followed across different teams
 * Collaborate with DevOps teams to develop automated workflows, streamline deployments, and ensure infrastructure reliability Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Lead cloud migration projects and modernization initiatives
 * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and participate in architectural reviews
 * Guide team members in cloud best practices and provide technical mentorship
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with business objectives.
 * Stay up to date on the newest technologies and software.
 * Review and understand the current architecture for each line of business
 * Implement novel solutions to migrate legacy data to newer systems
 * Create and maintain technical documentation for cloud systems