Cloud Data Engineer

Description
Cloud Engineer

Enterprise BI Technology (EBIT) team is seeking a Microsoft Fabric / Power BI Cloud Engineer to support the implementation and operationalization of the Power BI Cloud and Microsoft Fabric environment. This role will work closely with the Power BI Technical Lead, Platform Architect, and Administrators to implement architectural standards, configure Fabric workloads, and support early cloud adoption initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Power BI Service and Microsoft Fabric components.
Responsibilities:
Lead the enterprise rollout and operationalization of Microsoft Fabric for data engineering workloads
Design and implement Fabric workspace, capacity, and environment strategies
Define and maintain platform standards for:
o Lakehouse and data architecture
o Data pipelines and orchestration
o Spark usage and optimization
o CI/CD and DevOps practices
o Monitoring and operational support
Establish and enforce security, governance, and cost-management guardrails
Support onboarding of data engineering teams to Fabric
Act as platform escalation point for Fabric-related issues and design decisions
Collaborate with architects and administrators to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture
Assist with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational stability
Develop and maintain platform documentation, standards, and runbooks
Support pilot projects and early adopter teams transitioning to Fabric
Required Skills:
7+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform roles
Strong background in data engineering platforms and Lakehouse architecture
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure analytics services (Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks)
Experience designing and supporting enterprise data platforms
Strong understanding of:
o Lakehouse patterns
o Data pipelines and orchestration
o Spark-based processing
Experience with platform governance, automation, and DevOps practices
Proficiency with SQL and data modeling concepts
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Administer and support Microsoft Fabric, ensuring reliable performance, governance, and optimization across the environment.
Lead and support the team's Power BI migration to the cloud, specifically within Microsoft Azure.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment, configuration, and adoption of Power BI cloud services.
Design, build, and maintain cloud-based data engineering pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory or Databricks.
Ensure data quality, security, and best practices across the cloud data environment.
Required Experience
Knowledge of Azure services and best practices to assist in the Power BI-to-Azure migration.
Practical experience with modern data engineering in Azure.
Proficiency with Azure Data Factory and/or Databricks for building and maintaining data pipelines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.