Data Engineer; Kusto

Summary

We are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Kusto expertise to support the Circular Center / IDaRS application.

This role operates in a small, high-impact team with broad responsibilities, requiring a mix of data work, application support, and close collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

• Own and work hands‑on with the IDaRS / Circular Center application (as user + functional owner)
• Partner with engineering to support feature roadmap, development, and bug tracking/resolution
• Handle site requests, incidents, and troubleshooting end‑to‑end
• Configure and support business rules / demand data, ensuring data quality and upkeep
• Perform UAT/testing and provide feedback to improve the application
• Use Kusto (KQL), SQL, Excel to analyze large datasets, run investigations, and resolve issues
• Apply a data‑driven, analytical mindset (deep dives, hypothesis testing, root cause analysis)
• Demonstrate curiosity, ownership, and a solution‑oriented approach (proactively find and fix issues)

• Strong data skills + experience with Kusto (KQL), SQL and Excel.
• Experience working with applications in a live environment (support + enhancement)
• Familiarity with:
  • Bug tracking / issue management
• Ability to operate across data, application usage, and coordination with engineering

• Exposure to: AI / Copilot‑based solutions, Power Automate (especially as you grow into SME ownership)
• Understanding of hardware components (e.g., network line cards)
• Experience working with large‑scale internal platforms or tools

• Work with asset‑level / part‑level data and integrate across datasets
• Handle complex joins (e.g., 20+ property groups)
• Optimize queries for performance and memory usage
• Build repeatable queries / patterns for dashboards and troubleshooting
• Comfortable navigating large and complex data environments where Kusto is the primary data source

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.