Job Description

Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric / Azure)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with an established organization undergoing a significant transformation of its enterprise data infrastructure. They're looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of key data modernization initiatives, including a major migration from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on data engineer who enjoys working at the architectural level, driving technical decisions, and helping shape an organization's long-term data strategy.

You'll play a key role in designing scalable data solutions, implementing governance frameworks, and mentoring junior engineers while working closely with technical leadership and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the organization's Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric migration , owning architecture, design, and implementation decisions.
• Design, develop, and manage Microsoft Fabric environments, including Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks, and Data Pipelines .
• Establish data governance, cataloging, and architecture standards to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility.
• Develop and optimize scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure data technologies.
• Support integrations across enterprise platforms, including ERP, HRIS, financial, and asset management systems.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to define technical requirements and data architecture best practices.
• Troubleshoot existing data pipelines and identify opportunities to improve performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance on Microsoft Fabric and data migration methodologies.

What We're Looking For

• 5–8 years of experience in data engineering, ideally with experience owning complex data platform initiatives.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric , including workspace architecture, Lakehouses, Warehouses, and Pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience migrating workloads from Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory to Microsoft Fabric .
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python .
• Experience designing and implementing data governance, cataloging, and data architecture frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead data platform migrations from initial planning through implementation.
• An applicable Microsoft Certified: Associate certification is required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Architectural Ownership: Take the lead on significant data platform modernization initiatives rather than simply executing predefined tasks.
• Modern Technology: Work extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python, and enterprise data architecture.
• Technical Leadership: Influence architectural decisions and mentor other engineers.
• Business Impact: Help build the foundation of a modern enterprise data ecosystem.
• Established Organization: Join a long-standing business investing in the modernization of its technology infrastructure.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Data Engineer with strong Microsoft Fabric expertise and a background in enterprise data migrations, we'd love to hear from you.

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