Senior Data Engineer (20187)

La Mesa Rv; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

La Mesa RV seeks a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise data platforms enabling analytics and AI. This hands-on role focuses on scalable, secure data solutions using data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses with Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.

You will collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deliver high-quality datasets, govern data quality, and integrate with Power BI for insights. Prioritize data security and compliant archiving in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in data engineering with hands-on data modeling and pipeline development.
• Experience designing data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses using modern architectures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data models (conceptual/logical/physical) for analytics and AI workloads.
• Architect and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Establish data governance, quality, lineage, and metadata management.
• Build data lakes/lakehouses/warehouses using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes for batch and real-time ingestion.
• Migrate data from SQL Server to Microsoft Fabric with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets.
• Integrate data solutions with Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Enforce data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement CI/CD and automated testing for data workflows.

Skills

Data modeling

Pipelines development

Python

SQL

Java

CI/CD

Data governance

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Agile

AI/ML data pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

SSIS

SSRS

Kafka

Kinesis

SQL Server

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85035Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Any

La Mesa RV A family owned and operated company, La Mesa RV was founded in 1972. Our original location was in La Mesa, California. We have recently relocated to Phoenix, AZ. Our business philosophy is Customers and Employees are the most important people in the world. Putting this belief into practice has enabled James K, our founder, to guide LMRV on a path of growth and prosperity. LMRV has grown over the years to become one of the largest multi-location RV dealerships in the world and is recognized as a leader in the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise data platforms that enable advanced analytics and AI initiatives. This is a hands‑on development role focused on implementing scalable, secure, and high‑performing data solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data modeling, modern data architecture, data governance, and experience setting up data lakes, lakehouses, and data warehouses. Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and familiarity with Power BI are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data models (conceptual, logical, physical) to support analytics and AI workloads.
• Architect and maintain data pipelines leveraging modern architecture concepts for managing structured and unstructured data.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance.
• Build and manage data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes for batch and real-time data ingestion.
• Plan and execute data migration strategies from SQL Server databases to Microsoft Fabric, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets.
• Integrate data solutions with Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce best practices for data performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for data workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field or relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with: Data modeling, schema evolution, and pipeline development.
• Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Services.
• Data migration, ingestion, and database programming.
• Knowledge of Medallion Architecture, event‑driven architecture, data lakehouse concepts, and data governance principles.
• Experience with AI/ML data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java for building scalable data solutions.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms for efficient data processing and optimization.
• Knowledge of API development and integration for data ingestion and service‑oriented architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD practices and automated testing for data pipelines.
• Understanding of streaming and event‑driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis) for real‑time data processing.
• Familiarity with Power BI integration and optimization.
• Knowledge of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)preferred.
• Proven experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Our core values are: Fun, Attitude, Make their day, Integrity, Listen and qualitY

EEO

La Mesa RV and affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment through the diverse talents of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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