Fabric Data Engineer

Role: Fabric Data Engineer

Location:  Donegal,  Ireland

Type: Contract

Job Spec:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and orchestrate end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric
• Build scalable and reusable data frameworks, including:
• Config-driven pipeline architecture
• Centralized configuration tables supporting multiple pipelines
• Develop and maintain Spark notebooks and pipelines
• Implement ETL/ELT processes using SQL, Spark, and Python
• Perform data modeling and transformations for analytics and reporting
• Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams to design robust solutions
• Ensure adherence to enterprise standards including:
• Confluence documentation
• CI/CD pipelines
• Code quality and deployment guidelines
• Support deployments across multiple client environments
• Own deliverables end-to-end with minimal supervision

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric (2+ years of work experience in Fabric)
  • OR strong background in Azure Synapse Analytics with Azure data services (ADF, Databricks, Delta tables etc.)
  • Good to have Fabric certified candidates
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SQL
  • Data Modeling
  • ETL / ELT Pipelines
• Experience with Spark notebooks and pipelines or Python experience for data engineering use cases
• Create Semantic models and generate BI reports
• Proven ability to design and orchestrate scalable data solutions
• Experience working in environments with CI/CD processes for deployments

Nice-to-Have

• Experience building generic or reusable data frameworks
• Familiarity with enterprise documentation standards (e.g., Confluence)

Soft Skills

• Self-starter and quick learner
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator with good collaboration skills