Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer

Position: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Location: Remote (EST Only) Duration: 6+ months CTH
Job Description:

MUST HAVE MICROSOFT FABRIC/INTEGRATION

Position Overview

We are seeking a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer with strong manufacturing industry expertise to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data integration solutions. You will architect and develop sophisticated data pipelines connecting our manufacturing systems including Infor M3, Salesforce, Anaplan, OPLIT, and other critical business platforms within our Microsoft Fabric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of complex data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric
• Design bidirectional data flows between Fabric and manufacturing systems (Infor M3, Salesforce, Anaplan, OPLIT)
• Build advanced ETL pipelines that can handle diverse business data patterns, with preference for manufacturing operations data
• Implement real-time and batch processing for enterprise operations data, KPIs, and business metrics
• Create data lakehouse architectures optimized for manufacturing analytics and reporting
• Develop custom connectors and API integrations for specialized manufacturing equipment and systems
• Mentor junior team members and establish data engineering best practices
• Collaborate with business stakeholders across various departments to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance within enterprise data environments

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Fabric: 4+ years of hands-on experience with Fabric Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and lakehouse architecture
• Azure Data Factory: 4+ years of extensive experience building complex data pipelines and orchestration
• Manufacturing ETL: Deep understanding of manufacturing data patterns, production systems, and operational metrics
• Data Engineering: Advanced skills in data modeling, pipeline optimization, and performance tuning
• Programming: Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark for manufacturing data transformations
• API Integration: Advanced experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and real-time data streaming

Manufacturing Industry Expertise (Preferred)

• Production Systems: Understanding of manufacturing workflows, work orders, and production scheduling
• Quality Management: Experience with quality control data, inspection processes, and compliance reporting
• Supply Chain: Knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and supplier data integration
• ERP Integration: Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and their data structures
• OEE & KPI: Familiarity with Overall Equipment Effectiveness and manufacturing performance metrics

System-Specific Experience (Preferred)

• Infor M3: Advanced knowledge of M3 manufacturing modules, data structures, and integration patterns
• Salesforce: Experience integrating manufacturing sales data, customer orders, and service operations
• Anaplan: Understanding of manufacturing planning processes and demand forecasting data flows
• OPLIT: Experience with operations platform data integration and manufacturing execution systems

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (Preferred)
• Additional Azure or manufacturing system certifications preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Manufacturing industry experience preferredwith understanding of production operations, quality systems, and supply chain processes
• Excellent communication skills for technical and business stakeholder interactions
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions

Application Requirements

• Resume highlighting relevant manufacturing and Microsoft Fabric experience
• Portfolio demonstrating successful manufacturing data integration projects
• Brief cover letter explaining your approach to enterprise data challenges and any relevant domain expertise