Senior Data Engineer

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.