Data Lead MS Fabrics

Job Title: Technical Lead Microsoft Fabric (Analytics & Data Engineering)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Data Lead with 58 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, and BI, with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric. The role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of modern data platforms, enabling scalable analytics, real-time insights, and AI-ready data foundations across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Leadership

• Act as the Data Lead for solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.
• Own end-to-end data architecture, solution design, and delivery for analytics platforms.
• Define data standards, best practices, and governance aligned with enterprise needs.

Microsoft Fabric Hands-on Responsibilities

• Design and implement data solutions using Microsoft Fabric components, including:
• OneLake
• Lakehouse
• Warehouse
• Data Pipelines
• Dataflows Gen2
• Real-Time Analytics (KQL)
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.
• Implement medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) in Fabric.
• Ensure performance tuning, cost optimization, and scalability of Fabric workloads.

Analytics & Visualization

• Design and deliver Power BI semantic models, reports, and dashboards integrated with Fabric.
• Enable self-service analytics while maintaining governance and data quality.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate data into actionable insights.

Data Modeling & Engineering

• Lead data modeling (star/snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling).
• Ensure strong data quality, validation, and lineage practices.
• Work with large datasets and optimize query performance.

Governance, Security & DevOps

• Implement data security, RBAC, and access controls in Fabric and Power BI.
• Define CI/CD and deployment strategies for data pipelines and BI artifacts.
• Support data governance initiatives including metadata management and auditability.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• Guide and mentor data engineers, BI developers, and analysts.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and IT teams.
• Drive data roadmap, priorities, and delivery commitments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• 58 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or BI roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (mandatory).
• Strong expertise in Power BI, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience building data pipelines and lakehouse architectures.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and analytics patterns.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Azure Data services (ADF, Synapse, Azure SQL, ADLS).
• Exposure to real-time analytics and streaming data.
• Knowledge of AI/ML-ready data preparation.
• Microsoft Fabric or Power BI certifications.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Key Competencies

• Data architecture and solution ownership
• Strong hands-on leadership
• Business-oriented analytics thinking
• Governance and quality mindset
• Ability to scale platforms and teams