Azure Fabric Principal Hands-On Data Architect

NMK Global Inc.; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NMK Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Azure Fabric Principal Hands-On Data Architect to design and implement enterprise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services. The role is remote and requires leadership across data engagements with a strong hands-on component.

The ideal candidate will have deep Azure Fabric expertise, advanced Power BI skills, and a track record of delivering scalable data warehouses and data pipelines while ensuring security and cost optimization.

Qualifikationen

• 12 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Analytics.
• 8 years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud data services.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Shortcuts, and Unified Analytics.
• Advanced Power BI experience, including DAX, Power Query, Real-Time Reporting, Fabric/Synapse Integration.
• Strong experience with Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, and enterprise data architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines using Azure-native tools.
• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, Spark, KQL, and Event Hub.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Experience leading greenfield projects, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate technical workshops.

Aufgaben

• Architect end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Real-Time Analytics workloads.
• Design and optimize Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations, including real-time reporting and performance tuning for large-scale datasets.
• Build enterprise-grade data warehouses using dimensional modeling, Star Schema, and Snowflake Schema.
• Design and implement scalable data lakes and layered data pipelines using Delta Lake and Spark.
• Develop data ingestion and orchestration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Fabric Dataflows.
• Support batch, streaming, and hybrid data scenarios using KQL and Azure Event Hub.
• Lead Azure data engagements from requirements gathering through deployment and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, business stakeholders, and technical leaders to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Stay current with Azure and Microsoft Fabric innovations and recommend modern data architectures.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct code reviews.
• Promote best practices related to security, compliance, governance, and cost optimization.

Kenntnisse

Data architecture

Azure cloud

Power BI

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Leadership

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Delta Lake

Jobbeschreibung

**NMK Global Inc.**is a global IT Services & Solutions company specializing in IT Staffing, Technology Consulting, Workforce Solutions, and Application Development Services. We help organizations build high-performing technology teams by connecting them with exceptional talent across a wide range of industries. Our expertise, industry knowledge, and consultative approach enable clients to achieve successful business outcomes while helping professionals advance their careers.

Job Title: Azure Fabric Principal Hands-On Data Architect
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Months Contract -- Strong Potential for Hire
Location: Remote
Positions: 1
Interview Process: 1 Step

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Fabric Principal Hands-On Data Architect to design, lead, and implement end-to-end enterprise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in data architecture, engineering, analytics, Power BI, and Azure cloud technologies, with the ability to lead engagements while actively contributing to technical implementation.

Top Skills / Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Real-Time Analytics workloads.
• Design and optimize Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations, including real-time reporting and performance tuning for large-scale datasets.
• Build enterprise-grade data warehouses using dimensional modeling, Star Schema, and Snowflake Schema.
• Design and implement scalable data lakes and layered data pipelines using Delta Lake and Spark.
• Develop data ingestion and orchestration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Fabric Dataflows.
• Support batch, streaming, and hybrid data scenarios using KQL and Azure Event Hub.
• Perform hands‑on coding, debugging, troubleshooting, deployment, and optimization in Azure environments.
• Lead Azure data engagements from requirements gathering and solution design through deployment, optimization, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, business stakeholders, and technical leaders to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Stay current with Azure and Microsoft Fabric innovations and recommend modern data architectures.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct code reviews.
• Promote best practices related to security, compliance, governance, and cost optimization.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Analytics.

• 8 years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud data services.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Shortcuts, and Unified Analytics.

• Advanced Power BI experience, including:

  • DAX

  • Power Query

  • Real-Time Reporting

  • Fabric/Synapse Integration

• Strong experience with Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, and enterprise data architecture.

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines using Azure-native tools.

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, Spark, KQL, and Event Hub.

• Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on implementation, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.

• Experience leading greenfield projects, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate technical workshops.

NMK Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.