Overview
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Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
data engineer
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Databricks
ETL pipelines
ELT pipelines
medallion architecture
bronze silver gold layers
legacy system migration
SSRS decommissioning
Power BI
Power BI dashboards
semantic models
OneLake
Fabric Notebooks
Azure DevOps
CI/CD automation
SQL Server
Python
Spark
data transformation
data modeling
dimensional modeling
real-time analytics
data governance
Microsoft Purview
Unity Catalog
data masking
row-level security
data classification
data warehouse
schema design
data infrastructure
government data projects
regulated environments
Azure SQL Managed Instance
data migration support
analytics models
curated datasets
FIPS 199 compliance
NIST compliance
Fabric Analytics Engineer certification
Azure Data Engineer Associate certification
data estate modernization
stakeholder readiness
data quality
notebook development
Azure data stack
SSRS support
metadata management
dashboard delivery
information systems
collaboration
data-driven decision making
analytical thinking
cross-functional teams
Job Details
Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
Under general supervision, combines strong technical skills with knowledge of the database administration. Works on one or more projects of high complexity.
Complete Description
The Dept. of Early Care & Development (DECAL) is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and support the modernization of our data estate. This role is integral to the migration from legacy systems and the development of scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions using modern technologies, particularly Microsoft Fabric and Azure-based platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to data infrastructure design, data modeling, pipeline development, and visualization delivery to enable data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Work Location & Attendance Requirements:
Must be physically located in metro Atlanta.
On-site: Tuesday to Thursday, per manager's discretion
Mandatory in-person meetings:
o All Hands
o Enterprise Applications
o On-site meetings
o DECAL All Staff
Work arrangements subject to management's discretion
Experience Required: 5+ years
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.
Implement medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to support data lifecycle and data quality.
Support the sunsetting of legacy SQL-based infrastructure and SSRS, ensuring data continuity and stakeholder readiness.
Create and manage notebooks (e.g., Fabric Notebooks, Databricks) for data transformation using Python, SQL, and Spark.
Build and deliver curated datasets and analytics models to support Power BI dashboards and reports.
Develop dimensional and real-time data models for analytics use cases.
Collaborate with data analysts, stewards, and business stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose data assets.
Apply data governance policies including row-level security, data masking, and classification in line with Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog.
Ensure monitoring, logging, and CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps for data workflows.
Provide support during data migration and cutover events, ensuring minimal disruption.
Technical Stack:
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Databricks
SQL Server / SQL Managed Instances
Power BI (including semantic models and datasets)
SSRS (for legacy support and decommissioning)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience in data engineering roles, preferably in government or regulated environments
Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Dataflows, Pipelines, Notebooks, OneLake)
Experience with Power BI data modeling and dashboard development
Familiarity with data governance tools (Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog)
Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing concepts, and schema design
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer or Azure Data Engineer Associate
Knowledge of CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps
Familiarity with data security and compliance (e.g., FIPS 199, NIST)
Experience managing sunset and modernization of legacy reporting systems like SSRS
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Comfort in fast-paced and evolving technology environments
This role is critical to our shift toward a modern data platform and offers the opportunity to influence our architectural decisions and technical roadmap.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience in data engineering roles, preferably in government or regulated environments | Required | 5 | Years |
| Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Dataflows, Pipelines, Notebooks, OneLake) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with Power BI data modeling and dashboard development | Required | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with data governance tools (Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing concepts, and schema design | Required | 5 | Years |
| Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | Required | 0 |
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