Azure Senior Data Lead

TechDigital Group; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a candidate skilled in implementing Microsoft Fabric patterns, including Data Factory and Lakehouse architectures. You will establish and manage CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps and implement secure credential management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data orchestration, networking fundamentals, and identity-based access control within Azure environments. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement Fabric native patterns including Data Factory in Fabric.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines for Fabric artifacts.
• Implement Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures.
• Manage Git integration and branching strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Fabric Data Factory

CI/CD & DevOps

Git source control

Azure DevOps

Data Orchestration

Azure Data Factory

Azure Infrastructure

Networking fundamentals

Identity-based access control

Job description

Mandatory Skills

• Microsoft Fabric
• Strong hands on experience with Fabric Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and workspace lifecycle management
• CI/CD & DevOps
• Expertise in Git based source control, branching strategies, and release governance
• Hands on experience with Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines, and automated deployments
• Data Orchestration
• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) or equivalent orchestration platforms
• Understanding of ADF to Fabric migration and interoperability, including differences in automation and API models
• Azure Infrastructure & Networking
• Solid knowledge of Azure networking fundamentals (VNet, DNS, routing)
• Experience with private connectivity patterns, including private endpoints
• Strong understanding of identity-based access control (Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Fabric native patterns including:
• Data Factory in Fabric
• Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures
• Workspace governed deployments and operational controls
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines for Fabric artifacts, including:
• Git integration and branching strategies
• Automated build and deployment pipelines
• Secure credential and secret management
• Azure DevOps YAML based delivery models

Preferred

• Experience migrating or modernizing pipelines from Azure Data Factory to Fabric Data Factory
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure native tools