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30d ago

Senior Data Engineer (Must have Microsoft Fabric!)

MMD Services, Inc Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, IL

30d ago Closed

$65 - $85/hr Full time Backend Developer Senior Azure

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 20, 2026).

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer role focused on hands-on data architecture and prototyping across the Microsoft Azure stack, working closely with executive stakeholders and contributing to AI initiatives.

Design and architect data solutions across the Microsoft Azure stack, with direct hands-on build responsibility
Build prototypes and proofs of concept to validate architecture decisions before full-scale implementation
Translate C-suite requirements and KPIs into clear, actionable technical user stories for the engineering team
Provide technical direction by guiding and mentoring a team of mid-level and junior engineers supplied by an external vendor
Act as primary technical liaison between developers and business/executive stakeholders
Own architecture decisions for Synapse and Data Factory pipelines, focusing on scalability and performance
Contribute to the AI roadmap through AI POCs, Microsoft Copilot rollout, and early agentic AI initiatives
Present technical strategy and progress updates to non-technical executive audiences

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in data architecture or lead data engineering roles
Hands-on architecture and lead engineering experience (design systems and build prototypes, not only advise)
Strong Microsoft Azure stack experience, including Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory
Microsoft Fabric experience (must have)
Strong Python and SQL skills ( PySpark is a plus)
Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
Experience guiding and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers

Technologies

Microsoft Azure
Azure Synapse
Data Factory
Microsoft Fabric
Python
SQL
PySpark
Databricks
Microsoft Copilot

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Nice to Have

Databricks experience (considered a bridge if you do not yet have Fabric hands-on time)
Interest or experience in AI, especially agentic AI agents, Copilot, or similar tools

Location: Downers Grove, IL (hybrid)

Pay: USD 65 - 85 per hourly

Experience: 5 years minimum

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