Lead Data Engineer (Azure + Microsoft Fabric)

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer (Azure + Microsoft Fabric)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (W2 Only)

Experience: 13+ Years (Overall IT Experience)

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Engineering ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 13+ years of experience, primarily with reputed organizations in India, along with hands-on experience working in the USA environment. This role demands deep technical proficiency, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills to drive enterprise-scale data solutions.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines and architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Architect and implement modern data platforms including Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and Real-time Analytics solutions.
• Work extensively with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and Fabric components.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, Analysts, and Business stakeholders.
• Define data governance, data quality, and security standards.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level data engineers.
• Drive performance tuning, cost optimization, and scalability of data systems.
• Participate in client discussions, requirement gathering, and solution design.

Required Qualifications
• 13+ years of total experience, with significant experience in top-tier MNCs in India.
• Proven experience working in the USA (projects or employment).
• Strong expertise in:
• Microsoft Fabric (mandatory)
• Azure Data Engineering stack
• Data Warehousing and Data Modeling concepts
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Azure Synapse / Fabric Warehouse
• Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
• Spark / PySpark
• SQL (advanced level)
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming solutions is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data architecture patterns (Medallion architecture, Lakehouse, etc.).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud deployment models.

Soft Skills Requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end project ownership.

Eligibility Criteria
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA under:
• USC (US Citizens)
• Green Card Holders (GC)
• H4 EAD
• L2S Visa

Important Notes
• No consultancy resumes or marketing profiles will be considered.
• Looking strictly for genuine, hands-on technical professionals with strong project ownership.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a stable career history and proven impact in previous roles.

What We’re Looking For
• A technically strong leader who can architect, design, and deliver enterprise-grade data solutions.
• Someone who combines deep technical expertise with business understanding.
• A professional with a track record of excellence in both India and US work environments.

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