Fabric – Data Engineer

N Consulting; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

N Consulting Limited is seeking a Fabric – Data Engineer for a 3-month contract in Letterkenny, Ireland. The role encompasses designing and developing data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, along with collaborating on robust data solutions. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in data engineering and strong skills in Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics.

This hybrid position requires hands-on experience with SQL, ETL processes, and a proven ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. A competitive salary and a dynamic work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Data Modeling, and ETL/ELT Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and orchestrate end-to-end data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain Spark notebooks and pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to design robust data solutions.

Skills

Data Engineering

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

ETL/ELT Processes

Spark

Python

Data Modeling

CI/CD Processes

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Job description

Fabric – Data Engineer at N Consulting Ltd

Role Fabric – Data Engineer

Is it Permanent/ Contract: 3 months contract

Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid

Fabric – Data Engineer

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
• Own deliverables end-to-end with minimal supervision

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• 5+ 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