Data Engineer III

Data Engineer IIIThe Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer III to play a critical role in advancing the organization's enterprise data strategy. This position will lead key data platform modernization efforts, including the migration from Synapse to Microsoft Fabric, while helping establish governance practices that improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the business.This role is ideal for an experienced data engineering professional who thrives on ownership and architectural leadership. The successful candidate will guide complex migration initiatives, support enterprise integrations, and serve as a technical mentor while helping shape the future of DHE's data ecosystem.The Data Engineer III serves as a senior member of the AppDev Data Team and is responsible for leading enterprise data platform initiatives with minimal supervision. This position focuses on architecture, strategy, and ownership rather than simply executing predefined tasks. The role will lead portions of DHE's Synapse-to-Fabric migration, establish data governance and cataloging practices, and support enterprise data integration efforts across key business systems.The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure data technologies, SQL, and Python, along with demonstrated experience leading data platform migrations and governance initiatives. This individual will work collaboratively with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise system owners to deliver scalable and sustainable data solutions that support organizational growth and decision-making.A Day in the Life:Lead portions of DHE's Synapse-to-Fabric migration, owning architecture and design decisions throughout the processDesign and govern Microsoft Fabric workspace structures, including lakehouses, warehouses, notebooks, and pipelinesDevelop and implement data governance and cataloging initiatives to improve data organization and reduce data sprawlPartner with business and technical stakeholders to define data architecture standards and best practicesSupport enterprise system integrations across ERP, HRIS, fleet management, and financial platformsProvide troubleshooting and support for existing data pipelines and AppDev data solutionsEvaluate and recommend data platform improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and usabilityMentor and guide Data Engineer I and II team members on Fabric technologies and migration methodologyCollaborate with IT leadership to communicate architecture decisions, risks, and technical tradeoffsEnsure data solutions align with established governance, security, and architecture standardsParticipate in planning and execution of enterprise data modernization initiativesSupport continuous improvement efforts within DHE's data engineering environmentQualifications & Skills:5–8 years of progressive data engineering experienceDemonstrated experience leading significant data platform migration or integration initiativesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data/Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredMicrosoft Fabric proficiency required, including experience designing and governing Fabric workspacesApplicable Microsoft Certified: Associate certification requiredStrong SQL and Python programming skillsExperience migrating workloads from Azure Data Factory and Synapse to Microsoft FabricExperience leading data governance and cataloging initiativesFamiliarity with enterprise systems including ERP, HRIS, fleet management, asset management, and financial platforms preferredProven ability to own data platform architecture and migration efforts from planning through implementationStrong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilitiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsBenefits & Culture:Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance401K w/ company matchEmployee Stock Ownership ProgramPaid VacationServant Leadership Training