Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Data model design Azure SQL Database Version control Commercial use (data warehousing systems) Systems integration Cloud analytics services Defect resolution root cause analysis Azure Function proficiency Azure Networking Services Spark Software implementation Enterprise solutions implementation Scalable systems Schema design Enterprise software systems development SQL Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Production systems ETL process automation Spark implementation Cloud database architecture Azure Data Factory Integration Platforms (Enterprise solutions) Azure AD Scalability Scope management System deployment Root cause analysis DevOps automation Business requirements Full Job Description Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric PJ Dick, Trumbull,The Lindy Group Hybrid | Pittsburgh (North Shore) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize the enterprise data platform that powers analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives across PJ Dick, Trumbull, and The Lindy Group. This role will lead the design and implementation of modern data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure services, and industry best practices for data engineering. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience developing large-scale data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data models, and analytics platforms that support business-critical decision making. You will work closely with business leaders, application developers, data analysts, and external partners to transform data into a strategic asset. This position offers the opportunity to shape the company's long-term data architecture. - What You Will Do Microsoft Fabric ArchitectureDevelopment Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric. Build and manage Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, Semantic Models, and Data Factory Pipelines. Develop scalable data architectures that support reporting, analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives. Optimize Fabric workloads for performance, scalability, governance, and cost management. ETL / ELTData Pipelines Design, build, and maintain complex ETL and ELT pipelines that ingest data from ERP, project management, financial, operational, and external systems. Develop automated data integration processes utilizing Fabric Data Factory, Azure Data Factory, Spark notebooks, and APIs. Ensure data quality, reliability, lineage, and governance throughout the data lifecycle. Serve as a primary technical resource for diagnosing and resolving pipeline failures, data quality issues, and reporting discrepancies, often working backward from a broken output to identify root cause across ingestion, transformation, and delivery layers. Data EngineeringAnalytics Design and maintain enterprise data models that support operational and executive reporting. Transform structured and unstructured data into analytics-ready datasets. Collaborate with BI developers and analysts to build semantic models and Power BI reporting solutions. Establish standards for data architecture, metadata management, and master data management. Azure Integration Integrate Fabric solutions with Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, API Management, and other Azure services. Secure data exchange processes utilizing Entra ID, Key Vault, and Azure networking services. Develop data ingestion frameworks from cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and third-party platforms. GovernanceOperational Excellence Work with our security team to implement data governance, retention, and compliance requirements. Document architecture, operational procedures, and technical standards. Mentor team members and promote data engineering best practices across the organization. - Required Qualifications Experience Minimum 7 years of professional Data Engineering experience supporting enterprise-scale environments. Minimum 1 years of hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience in production environments. Demonstrated experience designing and supporting large-scale data platforms and analytics ecosystems. Proven experience delivering end-to-end data engineering solutions from requirements through production deployment. Technical Skills Microsoft Fabric Deep expertise with: Fabric Data Factory Fabric Lakehouses Fabric Warehouses Semantic Models OneLake Spark Notebooks Data Pipelines Real-Time Analytics Dataflows Gen2 Data Engineering Advanced SQL development and optimization. Strong ETL/ELT development experience. Experience working with large datasets and complex data transformations. Expertise in data modeling, dimensional modeling, and data warehousing methodologies. Experience building resilient, scalable, and automated pipelines. Experience converting non-relational or document-based data sources, including NoSQL and legacy platforms, into normalized relational schemas. Comfortable reverse-engineering data structures and tracing data discrepancies back to root cause in systems with limited or no formal documentation.
Azure Strong experience with:
Azure SQL Database Azure Data Factory Azure Storage Azure Functions Azure Key Vault Azure Monitor Entra ID DevelopmentAutomation Strong proficiency in Python. Experience with Spark and PySpark. Experience working with REST APIs and integration frameworks. Source control experience using Git, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket. Experience implementing CI/CD for data engineering solutions. BusinessLeadership Skills Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working directly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to scope, estimate, and deliver against committed timelines, with proactive communication when priorities or scope shift. Comfortable operating in an iterative delivery model where business stakeholders remain engaged throughout the build and requirements evolve as the work takes shape. - Preferred Qualifications Experience with construction, engineering, manufacturing, or professional services organizations. Experience integrating ERP platforms such as CMiC or similar enterprise systems. Experience with Power BI administration and enterprise reporting environments. Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives. Prior experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring other data engineers. - EducationCertifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Preferred Microsoft Certifications DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-204: Azure Developer Associate DP-203 (or equivalent Azure Data Engineering certification) - Why Join Us? Lead the modernization of a rapidly growing enterprise data platform. Shape the future of analytics, reporting, and AI across three industry-leading construction organizations. Work with modern Microsoft technologies including Fabric, Azure, Power BI, and AI solutions. Collaborate with business leaders who value data-driven decision making. Be part of an organization consistently recognized as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work.
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