Microsoft Fabric Engineer Lead

GSPANN Technologies, Inc; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GSPANN Technologies, Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking a Fabric Support Lead to drive production support and operational excellence across Azure data platforms.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in software development or production support, with 3+ years in Microsoft Fabric and related Azure Data Services, plus hands-on experience with Data Factory Pipelines, Lakehouse, Power BI, and Synapse Data Warehouse. You will engage with stakeholders across tracks, lead technical triage calls, and mentor

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and related Azure Data Services.

Responsibilities

• 12+ years of experience in software development, technical operations, or production support in Azure technologies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Triage leadership

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Power BI

Azure DevOps

API/APIM

Grafana

Splunk

Python

Spark

PySpark

Job description

Headquartered in California, U.S.A., GSPANN is a leading provider of consulting and IT services to global clients. We specialize in helping clients transform their IT capabilities, optimize business practices, and drive operational efficiency across industries such as retail, high-technology, and manufacturing. With five global delivery centers and over 2500 employees, we combine the personalized approach of a boutique consultancy with the extensive capabilities of a large IT services firm.

Role Title : Fabric Support LeadLocation : Fremont, CA (Locals Only/Hybrid)Duration: Long TermTechnical Skills:

Microsoft Fabric Workspaces, OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, SQL Analytics Endpoint, Data Factory Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Eventstream, Eventhouse, Real-Time Intelligence, KQL Database, Semantic Models, Direct Lake, Spark Notebooks, Delta Lake, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Monitoring Hub, Capacity Management, Pipeline Monitoring, Data Refresh, Delta Table Optimization (OPTIMIZE & VACUUM), Git Integration, CI/CD, Security & RBAC, Data Lineage, Observability, Performance Tuning, and Production Support.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and related Azure Data Services.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Fabric Workspaces, OneLake, Data Factory Pipelines, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, Power BI, Synapse Data Warehouse, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, API/APIM.
• Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management.
• Experience in production support, service reliability, and operational monitoring of Azure data platforms.
• Should have strong communication skills to interact with all project stakeholders and collaborate across multiple tracks.

Technical / Support Responsibilities

• 12+ years of experience in software development, technical operations, or production support in Azure technologies.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and related Azure Data Services.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Fabric Workspaces, OneLake, Data Factory Pipelines, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, Power BI, Synapse Data Warehouse, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and API/APIM.
• Experience with SQL/T-SQL and data modelling concepts.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring, observability, troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and performance tuning of Microsoft Fabric, and Azure data platforms.
• Experience configuring and managing alerts, dashboards, telemetry, and health monitoring using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Grafana, Splunk, or similar tools.
• Good understanding of application, infrastructure, and data pipeline monitoring, including availability, latency, failures, capacity utilization, and data freshness.
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Good understanding of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, Release, and Knowledge Management.
• Experience working with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, or equivalent ticketing systems.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and source control tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in leading technical triage calls involving cross-functional teams and customer stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address complex cross-functional production issues.
• Flexible and resourceful in managing changing operational priorities and business-critical situations.
• Experience handling production escalations with complete ownership through technical and logical resolution.
• Partner with business and engineering stakeholders to improve service availability, scalability, performance, reliability, and operational excellence.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Python, Spark, or PySpark.
• Experience with Event Hub, Azure Application Insights, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Managed Grafana.
• Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and proactive incident prevention.
• Experience with automation using PowerShell, Azure Functions, or Python.

Working at GSPANN

GSPANN is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities to our employees. Every employee is valued for their talent and contribution. Working with us will give you an opportunity to work globally with some of the best brands in the industry.The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability status. GSPANN is an equal opportunity employer for minorities/females/veterans/disabled.