Data Engineer

Marlabs Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlabs Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize cloud-based data solutions that support analytics across the enterprise. You will leverage Python, SQL, and Azure data services to develop scalable pipelines and reliable data ecosystems.

The role emphasizes data transformation, data integration from multiple sources, and ensuring data quality and security while contributing to modernization efforts including Microsoft Fabric and Lakehouse architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL for complex transformations and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern analytics environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data integration processes for enterprise reporting and analytics.
• Build and optimize data transformations using Python and SQL for large and complex datasets.
• Integrate data from multiple sources while preserving quality, lineage, and reliability across the data platform.
• Develop and support cloud-based data solutions within Azure, utilizing data services for scalability and performance.
• Contribute to data platform modernization, including Microsoft Fabric and Lakehouse architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver trusted, business-ready data solutions.
• Optimize data models, storage layers, and query performance for high-volume analytics.

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure cloud

Data integration

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Data Engineer | About You

Marlabs, a global AI and Digital Solutions Consulting firm, delivers intelligent solutions across AI, data, analytics, and product engineering. Since 2000, we have partnered with some of the largest healthcare, life sciences, financial services, and government organizations worldwide. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our innovative and dynamic team.

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing modern cloud-based data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in Azure, Python, SQL, and modern data platforms to develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise data ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines strong technical data engineering skills with experience in cloud-native architectures, data transformation, and modern analytics platforms, including Microsoft Fabric.

Data Engineer | Day-to-Day

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data integration processes to support enterprise reporting and analytics needs.
• Build and optimize data transformation solutions using Python and SQL, ensuring efficient processing of large and complex datasets.
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources while maintaining data quality, consistency, lineage, and reliability across the data platform.
• Develop and support cloud-based data solutions within Azure, leveraging modern data services and best practices for scalability and performance.
• Contribute to data platform modernization initiatives, including the implementation and adoption of Microsoft Fabric and Lakehouse architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver trusted, business-ready data solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Optimize data models, storage layers, and query performance to support high-volume analytics and reporting workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline, integration, and platform-related issues while implementing monitoring, governance, security, and compliance standards.

Data Engineer | Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, including the design, development, and support of enterprise data platforms and data integration solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience developing complex transformations, data models, performance optimizations, and large-scale data processing solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Storage, Databricks, or related cloud technologies.
• Proven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses, and cloud-based analytics environments supporting reporting and business intelligence initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, governance, security, and modern data architecture principles, including Lakehouse and cloud-native data platforms.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, modern Lakehouse architectures, and regulated or compliance-driven data environments.