Job Description :
Launch Your Career with Cook Systems
Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered.
Our core values: integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.
Join our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!
2 Submittals - Market rate compensation based on experience Hybrid Either Web Cam or In Person Interview
The Dept. of Early Care & Development (DECAL) is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and support the modernization of our data estate. This role is integral to the migration from legacy systems and the development of scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions using modern technologies, particularly Microsoft Fabric and Azure-based platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to data infrastructure design, data modeling, pipeline development, and visualization delivery to enable data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Work Location & Attendance Requirements:
? Must be physically located in metro Atlanta.
? On-site: Tuesday to Thursday, per manager?s discretion
? Mandatory in-person meetings:
o All Hands
o Enterprise Applications
o On-site meetings
o DECAL All Staff
? Work arrangements subject to management?s discretion
Experience Required: 5+ years
Key Responsibilities:
? Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.
? Implement medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to support data lifecycle and data quality.
? Support the sunsetting of legacy SQL-based infrastructure and SSRS, ensuring data continuity and stakeholder readiness.
? Create and manage notebooks (e.g., Fabric Notebooks, Databricks) for data transformation using Python, SQL, and Spark.
? Build and deliver curated datasets and analytics models to support Power BI dashboards and reports.
? Develop dimensional and real-time data models for analytics use cases.
? Collaborate with data analysts, stewards, and business stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose data assets.
? Apply data governance policies including row-level security, data masking, and classification in line with Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog.
? Ensure monitoring, logging, and CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps for data workflows.
? Provide support during data migration and cutover events, ensuring minimal disruption.
Technical Stack:
? Microsoft Fabric
? Azure Databricks
? SQL Server / SQL Managed Instances
? Power BI (including semantic models and datasets)
? SSRS (for legacy support and decommissioning)
Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
? 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles, preferably in government or regulated environments
? Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark.
? Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Dataflows, Pipelines, Notebooks, OneLake)
? Experience with Power BI data modeling and dashboard development
? Familiarity with data governance tools (Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog)
? Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing concepts, and schema design
? Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer or Azure Data Engineer Associate
? Knowledge of CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps
? Familiarity with data security and compliance (e.g., FIPS 199, NIST)
? Experience managing sunset and modernization of legacy reporting systems like SSRS
Soft Skills:
? Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
? Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
? Comfort in fast-paced and evolving technology environments
This role is critical to our shift toward a modern data platform and offers the opportunity to influence our architectural decisions and technical roadmap.
Experience in data engineering roles, preferably in government or regulated environments
Required
5
Years
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Dataflows, Pipelines, Notebooks, OneLake)
Required
5
Years
Experience with Power BI data modeling and dashboard development
Required
5
Years
Familiarity with data governance tools (Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog)
Required
5
Years
Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing concepts, and schema design
Required
5
Years
Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Required
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.