AI Data Engineer

Role A data engineer who builds and operates scalable, governed solutions in a Microsoft ecosystem, with a focus on AI‑native patterns using Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Power‑BI. Responsibilities Build and operate automated, repeatable data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric and Azure (e.g., Data Factory) with strong observability. Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) – landing raw data, transforming/validating/enriching, and publishing trusted data products for analytics and AI. Ingest data from APIs and enterprise systems into lakehouses and Azure SQL–based stores, model data to support reuse and AI/ML feature needs. Develop transformations using Python/PySpark/Spark and SQL/T‑SQL. Design and build AI agentic workloads (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot Agents, workflow automation, PR‑review bots, orchestration assistants) or maintain strong interest in learning agent‑based patterns. Use Git and CI/CD (e.g., GitHub/GitHub Actions) for source control, reviews, and deployments; leveraging Copilot/AI tools to accelerate delivery and documentation. Partner with architects and stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable, governed solutions. Qualifications 2–4 years in data engineering, analytics engineering or software development. Strong SQL plus Python for data transformation and pipeline logic; experience with PySpark/Spark. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse/Data Engineering/Pipelines) and Azure Data Factory; general Azure exposure (Azure SQL, Storage, APIs). Experience with Databricks (Azure Databricks preferred). Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD basics (branching, PRs, automated checks/deployments). Nice to Have Experience building AI agentic workloads (Microsoft CoPilot Agents workflow automation, PR‑review bots, orchestration assistants) or strong interest in learning agent‑based patterns. Familiarity with lakehouse or data‑warehouse architectures and governance concepts (cataloging, lineage, security). Power BI experience with semantic models or tabular modeling. PowerShell scripting or automation for deployments and operational workflows. Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Flexible Time Off and various predetermined holidays. 401(k) plan and flexible benefits plans. Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement. Discretionary bonus plan. Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. EEO & Legal Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. #J-18808-Ljbffr