Data Technical Lead (Microsoft Fabric)
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.
- Provide technical direction across Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Power BI and supporting services.
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex data, architecture and performance challenges.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead - Microsoft Fabric / Data Engineer to lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines solution architecture, data engineering, client engagement, and delivery leadership. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions while leading a team of engineers through successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.
- Provide technical direction across Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Power BI and supporting services.
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex data, architecture and performance challenges.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices and delivery frameworks.
- Drive solution architecture, technical design and data modelling activities.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering data engineering solutions within consulting, professional services, or client-facing environments.
- Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric and modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Strong experience designing and implementing solutions across Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse and Power BI.
- Advanced PySpark capabilities, including developing complex transformation logic, optimising performance, implementing partitioning strategies and managing capacity for scalable workloads.
- Strong SQL skills with the ability to develop, troubleshoot and optimise enterprise-grade data solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in data modelling for analytics, reporting and operational use cases.
- Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable and well-architected technical solutions.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing data engineering teams through successful project delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and provide trusted technical advice.
- Strong delivery mindset with a proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies before they impact outcomes.
- Recognised as a go-to technical expert who can resolve complex functional and technical challenges while maintaining project momentum.
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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