Fabric Data Engineer

FalconSmartIT; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

FalconSmartIT seeks a Fabric Data Engineer to design, develop, and orchestrate end-to-end data pipelines in a hybrid setup at its Letterkenny site. You will build scalable data frameworks, manage config-driven pipelines, and maintain Spark notebooks and ETL/ELT processes using SQL, Spark, and Python.

Responsibilities include data modeling for analytics, collaborating with architectural teams, and ensuring adherence to enterprise standards including documentation and deployment guidelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Hands-on SQL, Spark, and Python for data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and orchestrate end-to-end data pipelines.
• Build scalable data frameworks and config-driven pipelines.
• Develop Spark notebooks and pipelines for analytics.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes and data modeling.
• Support CI/CD deployments across client environments.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure quality.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Python

Spark

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data Modeling

BI reporting

CI/CD

Tools

Databricks

Delta tables

Spark notebooks

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Data EngineerJob Location : IDA Business Park, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FP83, Ireland (Hybrid)Job Type : Contract (6 months initially)Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and orchestrate end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft FabricBuild scalable and reusable data frameworks, including:Config-driven pipeline architectureCentralized configuration tables supporting multiple pipelinesDevelop and maintain Spark notebooks and pipelinesImplement ETL/ELT processes using SQL, Spark, and PythonPerform data modeling and transformations for analytics and reportingCollaborate with architectural and engineering teams to design robust solutionsEnsure adherence to enterprise standards including:Confluence documentationCI/CD pipelinesCode quality and deployment guidelinesSupport deployments across multiple client environmentsOwn deliverables end-to-end with minimal supervisionRequired Skills & Experience:Must-Have8+ years of experience as a Data EngineerStrong 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 candidatesHands-on experience with:SQLData ModelingETL / ELT PipelinesExperience with Spark notebooks and pipelines or Python experience for data engineering use casesCreate Semantic models and generate BI reportsProven ability to design and orchestrate scalable data solutionsExperience working in environments with CI/CD processes for deploymentsNice-to-Have:Experience building generic or reusable data frameworksFamiliarity with enterprise documentation standards (e.g., Confluence)Soft Skills:Self-starter and quick learnerStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentClear communicator with good collaboration skills