Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer to drive the development of our innovative data platform. This role demands significant expertise in data ingestion and ETL/ELT processes, particularly utilizing Microsoft Fabric's capabilities. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative setting, demonstrating strong technical skills alongside professional communication abilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain data ingestion pipelines in Microsoft Fabric.

• Develop ETL/ELT processes using Fabric pipelines, notebooks, Python, and SQL.

• Ingest data from various source systems, including databases, APIs, and business applications.

• Work with lakehouses and structured data layers such as raw and curated data.

• Implement incremental loads, dependency handling, data validation, and error handling.

• Optimize pipelines and notebooks for performance and maintainability.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience as a Data Engineer or Data Platform Engineer.

• Solid hands-on experience with data ingestion and ETL/ELT development.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, pipelines, notebooks, and lakehouses.

• Proficient in Python and SQL, particularly in data engineering contexts.

• Experience with modern data platforms and cloud-based architectures.

• Good understanding of orchestration and pipeline design principles.

• Ability to write clean and maintainable code.

• Excellent English communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and similar AI-assisted tools.

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, and other Azure data services.

• Knowledge of data governance and quality frameworks.

• Experience in industries such as retail, finance, or real estate.

Other Details:
This is a full-time position based in Portugal, commencing on August 1, 2026, with an initial duration of 6 months and potential for extension, aiming for the consultant to become a key team member.