Data Engineer (Kusto)
About the role
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
SQL; KQL; Kusto, Proven experience preferably in logistics; operations; or supply chain environments, SQL; KQL; Circular centers; Strong analytical skills; Excel; PBI
Roles & Responsibilities:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and work hands-on with the IDaRS / Circular Center application (as user + functional owner)
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Partner with engineering to support feature roadmap, development, and bug tracking/resolution
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Handle site requests, incidents, and troubleshooting end-to-end
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Configure and support business rules / demand data, ensuring data quality and upkeep
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Perform UAT/testing and provide feedback to improve the application
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Use Kusto (KQL), SQL, Excel to analyze large datasets, run investigations, and resolve issues
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Apply a data-driven, analytical mindset (deep dives, hypothesis testing, root cause analysis)
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Demonstrate curiosity, ownership, and a solution-oriented approach (proactively find and fix issues)
Key Skills:
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Strong data skills + experience with Kusto (KQL), SQL and Excel.
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Experience working with applications in a live environment (support + enhancement)
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Familiarity with:
o Bug tracking / issue management
o Incident handling / user support
o Testing / UAT participation
- Ability to operate across data, application usage, and coordination with engineering
Generic Managerial Skills:
Nice to have:
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Exposure to: AI / Copilot-based solutions, Power Automate (especially as you grow into SME ownership)
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Understanding of hardware components (e.g., network line cards)
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Experience working with large-scale internal platforms or tools
Kusto-Specific Expectations
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Perform deep investigations across large datasets
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Work with asset-level / part-level data and integrate across datasets
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Handle complex joins (e.g., 20+ property groups)
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Optimize queries for performance and memory usage
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Build repeatable queries / patterns for dashboards and troubleshooting
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Comfortable navigating large and complex data environments where Kusto is t he primary data source
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
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.
Salary Range: $64,000 - $113,000 a year
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