Senior User Researcher – Azure Data Products

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior User Researcher Azure Data Products for our client a next-generation cloud platform company and enterprise data solutions provider. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence Fabric IQ and Observability experiences by conducting qualitative user research that directly influences product strategy and design decisions. Working closely with product design and engineering teams you will uncover insights into the workflows challenges and needs of data professionals while helping improve enterprise analytics and cloud-based data solutions. This position is ideal for a researcher who thrives in technical environments enjoys translating complex user feedback into actionable recommendations and wants to make a measurable impact on products used by organizations around the world.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. End-to-end qualitative research expertise (710 years) including planning and conducting interviews usability studies contextual inquiry and qualitative synthesis to uncover user needs and inform product decisions.
2. Strong research synthesis and storytelling skills (710 years) with the ability to analyze findings identify themes and communicate actionable insights through presentations reports and stakeholder discussions.
3. Research operations and execution excellence (710 years) including participant recruitment scheduling study logistics documentation management and maintaining research repositories.
4. Experience supporting enterprise technical cloud analytics or data-focused products with the ability to quickly understand complex technical domains and user workflows.

Opportunity Overview:

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to some of our clients most innovative Azure Data initiatives while partnering with teams focused on Real-Time Intelligence Fabric IQ and Observability. Researchers in this group play a critical role in helping product teams better understand the needs and behaviors of technical users including data professionals analysts and enterprise customers. The work combines hands-on research execution with meaningful exposure to modern cloud analytics and AI-driven technologies making it an excellent opportunity for researchers seeking to deepen their expertise in enterprise software and data platforms.

How you will make an impact:
Plan and execute qualitative research studies including in-depth interviews and usability testing.
Moderate interviews and research sessions to uncover user workflows unmet needs and product experience gaps.
Conduct qualitative research using methods such as semi-structured interviews contextual inquiry and usability studies.
Support participant recruitment scheduling note-taking and study logistics.
Analyze research findings and synthesize insights into themes presentations reports and recommendations.
Maintain organized research documentation repositories and supporting materials.
Support multiple concurrent research projects while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Identify patterns in user feedback and surface insights that inform product and design decisions.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate research findings effectively.
Ensure research activities comply with privacy consent and applicable requirements.

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction Psychology Sociology Anthropology Information Science Market Research or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
46 years of experience in user research UX research market research or a related discipline.
710 years of experience conducting end-to-end qualitative research.
Strong experience with interviews usability testing surveys and qualitative synthesis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
Experience producing clear well-structured research deliverables and presentations.
Comfort working within technical product environments and learning complex domains quickly.
Interest in data analytics cloud technologies and technical user workflows.
Experience researching enterprise technical developer or data-focused products is strongly preferred.
Exposure to AI tools and their application within research workflows is a plus.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Successful candidates bring a strong balance of research depth operational excellence and stakeholder influence. They have extensive experience conducting qualitative research from planning through synthesis demonstrate exceptional communication skills and consistently deliver clear actionable insights that help guide product decisions. Experience supporting enterprise software cloud technologies analytics platforms or other technical products is highly valued particularly when combined with examples of past research studies portfolios or presentations that demonstrate measurable impact. Candidates who show curiosity about data professionals modern analytics workflows and emerging AI technologies will stand out.

Why Work with Team Red Dog

At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.
Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date:
Immediately

Location:
Remote (United States)

Job #2537

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2/Contract through 6/30/2027 with extension past that possible depending on performance and client budget.

Rate:
$49$54/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

Required Experience:

Senior IC