Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Fabric Data Architect/Modeler for a 3-month remote contractto design, implement, and optimize data models leveraging Microsoft Fabric. In this role, you will lead the creation of scalable, high-performance data solutions that empower our teams to derive actionable insights. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to transform diverse datasets into meaningful, accessible information assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Modeling:Design, develop, and implement robust data models within Microsoft Fabric to support advanced analytics and reporting.
• Data Integration:Integrate structured and unstructured data sources into the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem to enable seamless data ingestion, transformation, and consumption.
• Performance Optimization:Tune and optimize data models to ensure efficient querying, processing, and storage performance.
• Collaboration:Work cross-functionally with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective data models and architectures.
• Best Practices & Governance:Define and enforce data modeling standards, data governance, and quality assurance processes within the Microsoft Fabric environment.
• Documentation & Reporting:Develop and maintain clear documentation of data models, processes, and workflows. Provide regular updates on model performance, enhancements, and optimization opportunities.
• Automation & CI/CD:Implement automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting & Support:Proactively identify and resolve data modeling and performance issues, ensuring data reliability and availability.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing:Mentor team members and champion knowledge sharing on Microsoft Fabric capabilities, data modeling techniques, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Power BI, Fabric Data Pipelines, Azure Data Factory, or comparable technologies.
• Strong background in data modeling(Dimensional, Relational, Data Warehousing, OLAP).
• Proficiency in SQL, DAX, and related data query languages.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelinesand data integration workflows.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azureservices (Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database).
• Solid knowledge of data governance, security, and compliancebest practices in cloud environments.
• Experience working in agile developmentteams and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to design and optimize complex data solutions.
• Ability to navigate complex modeling and data security challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified:Azure Data Engineer Associate or equivalent certifications.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and reports, including data model integration.
• Familiarity with Data Science conceptsand working with large-scale datasets.
• Experience designing and optimizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and their application in data engineering environments.