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Job Description
Senior Data Engineer at Ascendion Senior Data Engineer at Ascendion in Montvale, New Jersey Posted in about 22 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
About Ascendion Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (Engineering AI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https:
//ascendion.com/. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for the world's leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the
Role:
We are seeking a senior, hands-on Fabric Architect to work closely with client leadership teams in driving enterprise-wide adoption of Fabric and modernizing the organization's data platform. This role requires a strong technical leader who can define architecture strategy, guide modernization initiatives, and bridge the challenge between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across Fabric, Azure data platforms, and Databricks environments, along with strong stakeholder management and enterprise architecture experience.
Job Title:
Senior Data Engineer Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with 10-12+ years of experience to drive the development of modern data platforms and AI-enabled data solutions. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on building intelligent data ecosystems, enabling AI agents, and delivering scalable enterprise data solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data engineering, experience with Microsoft Fabric Data Agent/Fabric IQ or Databricks Genie, and a strong understanding of how AI and LLMs interact with enterprise data platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data platforms and data lake architectures. Implement and support Microsoft Fabric Data Agent/Fabric IQ or Databricks Genie solutions. Enable AI-driven data access and build data foundations for Agentic AI use cases. Configure and optimize data agents, retrieval systems, and AI-powered data workflows. Develop scalable data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and data transformation processes. Collaborate with AI, analytics, and business teams to deliver intelligent data solutions. Ensure data quality, governance, security, and performance across enterprise environments. Evaluate and implement modern data engineering best practices and emerging technologies. Drive technical solutions independently from design through production deployment.
Required Qualifications:
10-12+ years of Data Engineering experience. Strong hands-on technical expertise with modern data platforms and cloud data architectures. Experience with Microsoft Fabric Data Agent/Fabric IQ OR Databricks Genie. Knowledge of AI/LLMs and configuring data agents for AI-powered solutions. Experience building or enabling AI agents on enterprise data platforms and data lakes. Strong experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and analytics platforms. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and drive initiatives end-to-end. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
DP-700 Certification (highly preferred). Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, Databricks, and modern lakehouse architectures. Exposure to Agentic AI, RAG architectures, vector databases, or AI-driven analytics solutions.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$160,000 - 170,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [paid parking/public transportation] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk!
