- Location
- Dallas, TX · Dallas, Texas, United States
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Data & AI
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
At Lantern, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society.
Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large.
As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results.
Senior Data & AI Consultant
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Consultant for our Data & AI practice to lead transformative digital initiatives powered by the Microsoft ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Dataverse, who can translate complex data challenges into strategic business outcomes. You will architect and implement modern data platforms, guide clients on AI readiness, and mentor teams on leveraging the full Microsoft stack to enable advanced analytics, data governance, and intelligent automation.
Position Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-grade data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Power BI, ensuring scalable, secure, and performant architectures.
- Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging Dataflows, Notebooks, and Pipelines within Fabric, enabling unified data ingestion and transformation across diverse data sources.
- Build semantic data models and design data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses for analytics, AI, and operational reporting.
- Deliver end-to-end Power BI solutions, from dataset modeling to DAX optimization and interactive visual storytelling.
- Provide strategic consulting on data modernization, AI enablement, and governance frameworks (e.g., Purview), aligning technical execution with business goals.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, promoting best practices in data engineering, solution architecture, and Microsoft platform adoption.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the Microsoft Cloud Data Platform, staying current with updates across Fabric, Power BI, Synapse, and Azure OpenAI.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years hands-on experience with the Microsoft Data & AI stack (Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Dataverse).
- Proven success designing and delivering modern data platforms within Microsoft environments, integrating structured and unstructured data for analytics and AI.
- Expertise in DAX, Power Query (M), T-SQL, and Python for advanced data modeling and transformation.
- Familiarity with Fabric’s OneLake, Data Activator, and Copilot integrations for automating data insights.
- Experience implementing data governance and security via Microsoft Purview and Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Benefits
- A culture that both wows our customers and employees;
- Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies;
- Competitive salary & group benefits;
- Generous training and education opportunities;
- Diverse team social events;
- Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere!
Skills
PythonGoAzureSQLData EngineeringETLPower BI
Benefits
A culture that both wows our customers and employees; Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies; Competitive salary & group benefits; Generous training and education opportunities; Diverse team social events;Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere!
