Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect (Microsoft Fabric & Azure)

TechRuiter; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

TechRuiter is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect for a remote, part-time advisory role with Azure expertise. The position focuses on designing, optimizing, and supporting cloud data architectures, including Azure Data Factory and Fabric environments. 25 hours/month with a monthly 2-hour onsite session in Southern California.

You will guide implementations, develop ETL/ELT pipelines, and collaborate on Power BI reporting solutions while providing mentorship as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory.
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time advisory capacity.
• Approx. 25 hours per month (about 6 hours per week).
• One onsite meeting per month in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable Azure-based data solutions.
• Work extensively with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory and related data services.
• Support and guide implementation within Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data models.
• Collaborate on reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI.
• Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and mentorship (Fabric trainee-level support as needed).
• Participate in a monthly onsite session (~2 hours) in Southern California.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Independent work

Part-time advisory

Job description

Posted On 03/04/2026

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect with strong Microsoft Azure expertise and exposure to Microsoft Fabric. This is a part-time advisory and hands-on role focused on designing, optimizing, and supporting modern cloud data architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable Azure-based data solutions.
  
• Work extensively withMicrosoft Azure, includingAzure Data Factoryand related data services.
  
• Support and guide implementation withinMicrosoft Fabricenvironments.
  
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data models.
  
• Collaborate on reporting and analytics solutions usingPower BI.
  
• Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and mentorship (Fabric trainee-level support as needed).
  
• Participate in a monthly onsite session (~2 hours) in Southern California.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory.
  
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
  
• Ability to work independently in a part-time advisory capacity.
  
• Approx. 25 hours per month (around 6 hours per week).
  
• One onsite meeting per month (2 hours) in Southern California.