Azure Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric (W2 Contract)
Job Title:

Azure Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric

Location:

Remote / Hybrid / Onsite (USA)

Job Type:

Contract – W2 Only

Experience Required:

10+ Years

Work Authorization:

USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, TN, H1B Transfer Accepted

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud data solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in modern data engineering, big data processing, ETL/ELT frameworks, Lakehouse architecture, and real-time analytics platforms.

The candidate must possess hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and scalable cloud-native data platforms.

Candidates with Microsoft Fabric Certifications are highly preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Cloud Data Platforms
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Microsoft Fabric
Fabric Data Engineering
Fabric Data Factory
Fabric Lakehouse
OneLake
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Databricks
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
Strong experience with:
Python
PySpark
SQL
Spark SQL
Delta Lake
Expertise in:
ETL/ELT Pipeline Development
Data Warehousing
Medallion Architecture
Dimensional Data Modeling
Data Migration & Modernization
Experience working with:
Real-time Streaming
Kafka
Event Hub
Stream Analytics
Strong knowledge of:
Data Governance
Microsoft Purview
RBAC & Security
Data Lineage
Data Quality Frameworks
Experience integrating Fabric with Power BI and enterprise reporting solutions
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using:
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Terraform / ARM / Bicep
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are highly preferred:

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Databricks Certified Data Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-native data solutions using Azure and Microsoft Fabric
Develop enterprise-grade Lakehouse architectures and modern analytics platforms
Build high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data
Implement secure and governed data platforms using Microsoft best practices
Collaborate with Architects, Data Scientists, BI Teams, and Business Stakeholders
Optimize data processing performance, scalability, and operational cost
Implement DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices for deployment automation
Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Create reusable frameworks, standards, and best practices for data engineering teams

Nice to Have

Experience with Snowflake or Redshift
Exposure to AI/ML and Copilot-enabled analytics solutions
Knowledge of Data Mesh architecture
Experience in Banking, Healthcare, Retail, or Insurance domains
Kubernetes and containerized workload exposure

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Microsoft Fabric initiatives
Exposure to latest Azure cloud and modern analytics technologies
Long-term W2 Contract opportunity
Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
High visibility projects with Fortune 500 clients

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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