Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory & PySpark) | VDart Inc | Bellevue, WA

VDart Inc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Bellevue, WA to own the data architecture, pipelines, and analytics stack. You will lead ETL/ELT development using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and Synapse, with PySpark and Python for distributed processing.

Responsibilities include data modeling, API ingestion, and collaboration with data scientists and stakeholders during Agile sprints. Local residency in Bellevue, WA and USC/GC work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 9+ years of hands-on software/data engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and PySpark for distributed data processing.
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and RESTful API ingestion.
• Knowledge of cloud data storage, data lakehouse governance, and performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Must be a local onsite candidate for Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric.
• Build scalable data warehouse solutions with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Develop PySpark/Python transformations and optimize distributed data processing.
• Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and views for cloud data stores.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and process JSON/XML data feeds.
• Apply dimensional modeling and star/snowflake schemas in data models.
• Ensure data quality checks, validation, and error handling across pipelines.
• Document architecture, data lineage maps, and runbooks.

Skills

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

PySpark

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data warehousing

RESTful APIs

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Snowflake

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced enterprise data engineering, cloud data warehouse architecture, and scalable ETL/ELT pipeline construction in Bellevue, WA, VDart Inc is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Data Engineer for a premier contract professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Microsoft Fabric analytics environments, Azure Data Factory (ADF) orchestration, Azure Synapse Analytics data warehousing, and PySpark distributed data processing. Bringing 9+ years of progressive professional experience in data engineering and cloud data systems, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised data pipeline reliability, secure transactional throughput, and superior enterprise analytics performance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Data Engineer supporting VDart Inc on an onsite professional basis in Bellevue, WA (local candidates only), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise data architecture, pipeline development, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric, writing advanced SQL, Python, and PySpark code for distributed data transformations, integrating RESTful APIs and processing JSON/XML data feeds, implementing dimensional data modeling and schema design, collaborating closely with data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders during agile sprint cycles, and interacting directly with technical recruitment teams like Najma N at VDart Inc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain robust enterprise-grade ETL/ELT data pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric.


• Build scalable data warehouse solutions and analytical models leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics.


• Develop complex data transformation scripts, distributed data processing jobs, and performance tuning frameworks using PySpark and Python.


• Write highly optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and database views for relational and cloud data stores.


• Integrate external RESTful APIs and process structured and semi-structured data formats including JSON and XML.


• Implement dimensional data modeling, star/snowflake schemas, and data lakehouse architectures.


• Enforce rigorous data quality checks, automated data validation, and error handling mechanisms across all pipeline stages.


• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, data lineage maps, pipeline architecture diagrams, and release runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.


• Minimum of 9+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in software development, data engineering, and cloud analytics.


• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Azure Synapse Analytics.


• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in advanced SQL, Python, and PySpark programming.


• Deep practical experience with ETL/ELT pipeline design, data modeling, and RESTful API data ingestion (JSON/XML).


• Solid practical grasp of cloud data storage, data lakehouse governance, and performance optimization methodologies.


• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, system debugging capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.


• Mandatory local candidate residency and physical availability for onsite professional operations in Bellevue, WA (US Work Authorization: USC for C2C/W2, GC for W2 tax term only).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Databricks Certified Data Engineer.


• Prior professional working experience in top-tier financial institutions, enterprise retail corporations, or global cloud consulting firms.


• Hands-on familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark ecosystem, Delta Lake, and Snowflake data warehouses.


• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).


• Active participation in data engineering user groups, cloud analytics communities, or open-source data projects.

Application Information:

Recruiter: VDart Inc Recruitment Division

Contact Name: Najma N (Technical Recruitment Lead)

Email: [e-mail]

Phone:

Company Website: https://www.vdartinc.com

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Data Engineering Contract Package

Work Schedule: Onsite Professional Operations (Bellevue, WA)

Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Bellevue WA Senior Data Engineer Opening)

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Preferred

Contract Duration: Contract Role (Local Candidates Only; USC on C2C/W2; GC on W2 only)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Senior Data Engineer position through VDart Inc, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory tenure, PySpark optimization expertise, and your confirmed local residency in Bellevue, WA.