Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Microsoft Data Engineer to design and deliver modern data platform solutions
for their Microsoft engineering projects. The right candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in cloud data architecture, lakehouse platforms, and scalable data pipelines. This person thrives as a problem solver, mentor, and team player with the ability to operate independently, translate architecture into production-ready solutions, and contribute to a growing consultancy with a path toward partnership.
Location: Only LATAM - 100% Remote.
Working hours are based on the US Central–Eastern Time Zone.
About Us
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Role Experience and Soft Skills
10+ years of consulting experience delivering data and analytics solutions
Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar platforms
Ability to work through ambiguity and independently deliver scalable solutions
Full lifecycle experience (architecture, build, deployment, support) in Agile/CI-CD environments
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
Experience working across data science, analytics, and business teams
Ability to support both reporting and advanced analytics use cases
Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership
Commitment to documentation and creation of reusable patterns
Required Technical Experience
Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, or equivalent lakehouse platforms
Spark-based processing (PySpark / Spark SQL)
Cloud data pipelines (Fabric Pipelines, ADF, or similar tools)
Azure ML pipelines or integration with ML workflows
Python or R, plus strong SQL expertise
Lakehouse design (medallion architecture, performance optimization)
Power BI and reporting enablement
CI/CD, deployment automation, and DevOps practices
Data governance, security, and quality frameworks
Monitoring and support of production data systems
Preferred Certifications:
Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
Databricks or Spark certifications
Responsibilities
Design and deliver scalable data platforms, pipelines, and lakehouse solutions
Translate architecture into production-ready implementations independently
Enable data science and reporting teams with high-quality, reliable data
Implement automation, CI/CD, and governance best practices
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments
Lead requirements gathering and managing delivery end-to-end
Build strong client relationships and contribute to growth
Support sales efforts and help define reusable delivery patterns
Our Client Perks
Permanent, long-term role with strong ownership and accountability expectations
Quarterly bonus for utilization and sales contribution, annual compensation review
Remote-first culture supporting flexibility and work-life balance
Structured career progression with mentorship and clear development pathways