Job Title: Cloud Solutions Engineer - Data (Azure/Fabric)
Location: National Harbor, MD (Hybrid)
Type: Full Time
Compensation: $100,000 to $140,000 Annually, subject to experience - plus a performance bonus of up to 10% of annual salary, paid in quarterly increments
If you're a cloud/data engineer who's energized by complex data challenges, passionate about the Microsoft data ecosystem, and ready to do work that actually matters to clients - this is the role you've been looking for.
Cloudforce is seeking an experienced engineer to join our growing data practice. You'll be designing, building, and maintaining sophisticated data solutions on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric for high-profile clients across the US and Europe - working on projects that are technically demanding and genuinely consequential. This isn't a role where you'll be maintaining someone else's pipelines or responding to tickets. You'll be architecting solutions from the ground up, translating complex business data requirements into scalable, reliable architectures, and contributing to a practice that's at the forefront AI and of the Microsoft data platform.
You'll bring deep expertise in Azure data services, strong hands-on experience with data engineering tools and frameworks, and the communication skills to work effectively with both technical teams and client stakeholders. Like all engineering at Cloudforce, this is a team-oriented role - you'll work alongside fellow engineers as part of structured project teams, with a clear path forward for those who want to grow.
Responsibilities:- Design, develop, migrate, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes on Microsoft Fabric and utilize Azure data & analytics resources.
- Design and implement data integration processes to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources both on-prem, external 3rd party applications, and other cloud providers.
- Understand, design and implement data solutions following industry standard architectural frameworks such as Data Mesh, Data Lake, Data Fabric and Data Warehouse architectures.
- Design and implement industry standard data modeling techniques for semantic modeling for Power BI such as "Star" or "Snowflake" schemas.
- Create data processing workflows and pipelines to support data analytics, machine learning, and other analytic-driven applications.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automating data engineering processes using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and implement effective data integration solutions.
- Set up monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Fabric Data Activator, and other Azure solutions to track the performance of data pipelines or analytics workflows to ensure data quality, integrity, and performance.
- Work with cloud security teams to set up and configure various Microsoft security solutions such as Purview and Sentinel to monitor and alert security and compliance best practices throughout the data & analytics lifecycle.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of data solutions to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the delivered data products.
- Implement, optimize, and maintain cost-effective data & analytics solutions by leveraging Azure Cost Management tools and best practices.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
Qualifications:- 3+ years of experience with data engineering, particularly in Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric.
- Proficiency in Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Blob Storage.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server tools, including SSIS and SSAS.
- Experience with data engineering processes using Apache Spark, Python, R, T-SQL, or KQL.
- Experience with generating Semantic Models.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI for data visualization.
- Passion for staying updated on industry trends and emerging data engineering and cloud computing technologies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Databricks, Datafit, Snowflake, or DataLakes.
- Experience with real-time analytics technologies such as Azure IoT Hub, Fabric Real-Time Analytics, or Kafka.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
You're the Right Fit If You...- Get energized by complex data problems and reach for leading-edge tools to solve them.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment - you work well alongside engineers, data professionals, and project managers toward shared goals.
- Take a consultative approach - you ask the right questions before you build, and you communicate your decisions clearly.
- Care about data quality and reliability as much as you care about building fast.
- Want to be part of something beyond the desk - team outings, community service, Friday lunches, and a crew with serious range: D&D campaigns, golfing, book swaps, and everything in between.
$100,000 - $140,000 a year
Subject to experience.
About UsCloudforce is a spirited team defined by the shared values of excellence, growth, teamwork, passion, giving back, and glee. As technophiles, we thrive on the latest developments in our chosen field of expertise: cloud computing. As humans, we are driven by opportunities to make life better through the thoughtful application of technology. At Cloudforce, these two pursuits combine to form an effective, human-centered approach for making cloud solutions accessible for businesses, app developers, and entrepreneurs, alike.
We offer our employees unique opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a team that believes in more than just typical nine-to-five activities. We've built a culture around openness, inclusiveness, giving back to the community, team building, and growth. Whether it be through monthly team outings, annual trips, or our frequent charitable activities, we're serious about making each individual feel like they're part of our team.
Why Cloudforce? We think the best work happens when people feel genuinely taken care of - so we've built a benefits package that reflects that.
The Essentials- Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance covered at 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents
- Paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care placement
- PTO that grows with you - starting at 15 days, scaling to 20, then 25, plus incentive opportunities to earn even more
- 9 company holidays + 2 floating holidays to use however you need them
- 401K savings plan and education reimbursement to invest in your future
The Perks - Friday lunch on us - every week, no exceptions
- Personalized professional growth plan - an ongoing opportunity to map your own path, stay challenged, and grow with guidance and support from your manager
- 24/7 access to a modern gym with Tonal and Peloton
- Free monthly garage parking with direct private access to the office
- Sun-filled National Harbor offices with Potomac views, steps from shops and restaurants
- Access to our proprietary AI platform - available as both a professional tool and for your own productivity
- Complimentary snacks, cutting-edge tech, and a workspace you'll actually want to show up to
The Culture - A real career path - not just a job
- A team that's tight-knit, community-minded, and genuinely fun to work with
- Your ideas heard, valued, and acted on
Want the full picture? Visit gocloudforce.com/careers
This description highlights the core duties of the position; however, responsibilities may evolve as needs change and opportunities arise.
Cloudforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please note - applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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