Data Engineer, Analytics

Data Engineer – Kusto (KQL & SQL)We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer – Kusto (KQL & SQL) to support the IDaRS Circular Center application. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kusto Query Language (KQL), SQL, and data analysis, along with experience supporting enterprise applications in logistics, operations, or supply chain environments.This role combines data engineering, application support, troubleshooting, and business collaboration. The candidate will work closely with engineering teams, business users, and operations teams to maintain data quality, investigate issues, optimize Kusto queries, and support application enhancements.Data Engineering & AnalyticsDevelop, maintain, and optimize Kusto (KQL) and SQL queries for large datasets.Perform deep data investigations, root cause analysis, and data validation.Build reusable query patterns and dashboards for operational reporting.Optimize Kusto queries for performance, scalability, and memory efficiency.Application SupportAct as the functional owner for the IDaRS Circular Center application.Support day-to-day application operations, issue resolution, and feature enhancements.Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve defects and implement new functionality.Manage site requests, incidents, and user support activities.Testing & Quality AssurancePerform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new features and bug fixes.Validate business rules, data quality, and application functionality.Provide feedback to improve application performance and usability.Data Quality & ReportingEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across multiple datasets.Analyze asset-level and part-level data using Kusto and SQL.Create reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel.Support business decision-making through data-driven insights.CollaborationWork closely with Engineering, Operations, and Business teams.Participate in bug tracking, issue management, and release activities.Document data processes, troubleshooting steps, and best practices.Required Technical SkillsData TechnologiesKusto Query Language (KQL)Azure Data Explorer (Kusto)SQLMySQLData AnalysisData ValidationData QualityReporting & AnalyticsMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Power BIDashboard DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisData InvestigationApplication SupportIncident ManagementBug TrackingUser SupportUAT (User Acceptance Testing)Application TroubleshootingQuery OptimizationComplex SQL JoinsKQL Query OptimizationPerformance TuningLarge Dataset AnalysisPreferred SkillsLogistics DomainSupply Chain ManagementCircular Center OperationsPower AutomateMicrosoft CopilotAI-assisted AnalyticsHardware Components (Network Line Cards)Enterprise Platform SupportSoft SkillsStrong analytical thinkingProblem-solving mindsetAttention to detailOwnership and accountabilityExcellent communication skillsCross-functional collaborationCuriosity and continuous learning