Job Description

KalSoft is currently looking for a Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5+ years of overall data engineering experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, and modern analytics tools. This role will focus on developing scalable data pipelines, integrating complex data sources, optimizing data models, and enabling high-quality analytics and reporting solutions.

Responsibilities:

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Design and implement end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, and related cloud services

• Architect and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes for enterprise analytics

• Develop robust data models, semantic layers, and curated datasets for Power BI and Fabric workloads

Data Integration & Processing

• Integrate data from Azure Data Lake, SQL Server, APIs, SaaS systems, and on-premise sources

• Build reusable ETL/ELT pipelines and automated dataflows

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency through validation, cleansing, and governance standards

Analytics & Reporting Enablement

• Prepare optimized datasets for Power BI reporting and self-service analytics

• Develop advanced DAX models, measures, and KPIs in collaboration with analytics teams

• Support business stakeholders by translating requirements into scalable technical data solutions

Performance Optimization & Operations

• Monitor and tune pipeline performance, capacity usage, and refresh cycles

• Troubleshoot data failures, performance bottlenecks, and reliability issues

• Implement best practices for data security, access control, and compliance within Microsoft Cloud environments

Documentation & Collaboration

• Prepare architecture documentation, data dictionaries, and operational runbooks

• Work closely with data analysts, business teams, and technical stakeholders on high-impact data initiatives

• Provide mentorship, knowledge transfer, and guidance on data engineering best practices

Skills & Experience Required:

• Min 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, or cloud data architecture

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Dataflows, and Azure SQL

• Strong SQL skills and hands-on ETL/ELT development experience

• Experience preparing Power BI datasets, semantic models, and optimized data structures

• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystems

• Experience integrating data from diverse cloud and on-premise sources

At least one of the following Microsoft certifications is required:

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams

About KalSoft

Founded in 1999, KalSoft is a multi-award-winning trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients throughout digital modernisation and evolution. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner and a Solutions Integrator (SI), KalSoft has a well-established international presence in seven countries, and maintains a network of front offices and local business operations serving North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East to help meet the needs of our customers and partners.