Data Engineer
Who We Are
Launchpad Technologies Inc. is a global technology partner connecting top talent with high-impact projects across North America and beyond. We specialize in Staff Augmentation and product development, helping companies scale with agility while empowering professionals to grow in meaningful, remote-first environments.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-impact project focused on accelerating a Microsoft Fabric migration initiative. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in designing, building, and migrating data solutions into a modern data platform leveraging Microsoft Fabric and the Azure ecosystem. You will work closely with the Data leadership team to help execute a near-to-long-term data roadmap.
Start date: ASAP
️Contract type: Contractor
Work hours: 8 am to 5 pm PST
Work mode: 100% remote
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and support the migration of existing data platforms into Microsoft Fabric
Design and implement scalable data pipelines and workflows
Build and optimize data models within a Lakehouse architecture
Work with large datasets, ensuring performance, reliability, and data quality
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to the evolution of the organization’s modern data platform
Ensure best practices in data engineering, governance, and security
What You Need to Succeed
Must-haves
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering
Strong experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (highly preferred) or strong willingness to ramp up quickly
Advanced SQL skills and solid experience with Python
Experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines
Strong understanding of modern data architectures (Lakehouse, Medallion, etc.)
Experience working in cloud-based environments (Azure required)
Proven experience in data platform migrations or large-scale data transformations
Nice-to-haves
Experience with Power BI and semantic models
Familiarity with Delta Lake
Experience in Agile environments
Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks
What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
Intro Chat – 60 min with our Talent team
Cultural Fit Interview – 30 min with our Team Engagement Manaher
Take-Home-Test
Final Interview – 60 min Technical Interview with Hiring Manager
Why You’ll Love Working at Launchpad
100% remote from anywhere
Competitive compensation in USD
Training allowances for upskilling
Work with global teams and top-tier clients
Home-office hardware setup
PTO for recharge and balance
People-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and impact
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
Launchpad is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws in Canada and British Columbia.
All candidate information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting!