**Overview** As a DevOps Data Specialist, you will spearhead the implementation of Azure DevOps and GitHub from the ground up for the Data Team, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, version control, and controlled deployments. You are comfortable working in environments where DevOps is not yet mature and will gladly take the lead here where everyone else is focused on Data Architecture. You can balance DevOps responsibilities with some data engineering tasks and are willing to bridge both areas. This is a rare opportunity to to make your mark on a mission-critical team and participate in re-architecture initiatives. At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. 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Come join our journey! **Responsibilities** **Responsibilities:** + Implement Azure DevOps from the ground up for the team, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, version control, and controlled deployments. + Maintain and support DevOps practices on a day-to-day basis, ensuring stable and efficient deployment processes. + Provide technical solutions for integration between applications, with a focus on Azure Synapse as middleware. + Conduct peer reviews and ensure team adherence to DevOps and CI/CD best practices. + Troubleshoot and resolve issues in data pipelines, especially when data is missing or not flowing as expected. + Generate programmatic reports (primarily Excel/SharePoint, not Power BI) as needed for business users. + Support future re-architecture initiatives, including moving towards an iPaaS (integration platform as a service) layer. + Ability to help with data analysis and data flow across the applications and systems + Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business users to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions + Leverage Azure and Fabric services to help build scalable and cost-effective data solutions + Travel Requirement: 10% travel to various locations in North America to meet with IT team or onsite for project execution. During large scale projects, the percentage could fluctuate. **Qualifications** **Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:** + B.A. or BS. ins Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience. + 5–7 years of total experience, with at least 2–4 years in data engineering or data architecture. + Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub, including implementation from scratch. + Solid knowledge of Azure Synapse and SQL Server, with the ability to use Synapse as middleware for application integration. + Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment automation. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. + Azure Data Engineer Associate certification is _a plus_ + Working knowledge of Power BI + Understanding of the business processes, architecture, and data models + Experience designing and implementing data pipelines for extraction, transformation, and loading from diverse sources is _a plus_ + Ability to work in a hybrid model based in either Chicago or Newark, New Jersey. + Willing to travel (10% of the time) **What We Offer:** + High Performance Culture + A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion + Teamwork and Collaboration + Rewards and Recognition + Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units + Competitive compensation packages + Hybrid work model + Comprehensive benefits + Paid Parental Care Leave + Educational Assistance + Volunteer time off + Total Well Being Program + Employee Referral Program _Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America._ \#LI-AF1 \#LI-Remote **The salary range below is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.** **Salary Range** $80,000 - $110,000 Plus Bonus REQ-152196