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Senior Data Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Talent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineering, Data Warehousing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location:
Remote

Employment Type:
Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with an established organization undergoing a significant transformation of its enterprise data infrastructure. They're looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of key data modernization initiatives, including a major migration from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on data engineer who enjoys working at the architectural level, driving technical decisions, and helping shape an organization's long-term data strategy.

You'll play a key role in designing scalable data solutions, implementing governance frameworks, and mentoring junior engineers while working closely with technical leadership and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead key components of the organization's Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric migration
    , owning architecture, design, and implementation decisions.
  • Design, develop, and manage Microsoft Fabric environments, including Lake houses, Warehouses, Notebooks, and Data Pipelines
    .
  • Establish data governance, cataloging, and architecture standards to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility.
  • Develop and optimize scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure data technologies.
  • Support integrations across enterprise platforms, including ERP, HRIS, financial, and asset management systems.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to define technical requirements and data architecture best practices.
  • Troubleshoot existing data pipelines and identify opportunities to improve performance and scalability.
  • Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance on Microsoft Fabric and data migration methodologies.
What We're Looking For
  • 5–8 years of experience in data engineering, ideally with experience owning complex data platform initiatives.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
    , including workspace architecture, Lake houses, Warehouses, and Pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience migrating workloads from Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory to Microsoft Fabric
    .
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
    .
  • Experience designing and implementing data governance, cataloging, and data architecture frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead data platform migrations from initial planning through implementation.
  • An applicable Microsoft Certified:
    Associate certification
    is required.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Architectural Ownership: Take the lead on significant data platform modernization initiatives rather than simply executing predefined tasks.
  • Modern Technology: Work extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python, and enterprise data architecture.
  • Technical Leadership: Influence architectural decisions and mentor other engineers.
  • Business Impact: Help build the foundation of a modern enterprise data ecosystem.
  • Established Organization: Join a long-standing business investing in the modernization of its technology infrastructure.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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