Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric & dbt

About the role

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Data Engineer with strong Microsoft Fabric and dbt expertise to support the final stages of a Microsoft Fabric implementation in Melbourne CBD. The foundational architecture and ingestion frameworks have already been set up by an external consulting partner, so the role is focused on completing the remaining implementation work and making the environment production ready. It is a 2-3 month contract with immediate start.

Key responsibilities

• Finalise and optimise the existing Microsoft Fabric implementation, including Lakehouse architecture and Bronze/Silver/Gold data layers.
• Implement dbt for data transformation, modelling and pipeline development.
• Extend metadata-driven ingestion frameworks and integrate data from systems such as Salesforce and other enterprise applications.
• Develop and troubleshoot data pipelines, APIs and connectivity solutions.
• Support CI/CD, source control, deployment pipelines and Fabric Variable Libraries.
• Work with a small internal data team to ensure a smooth handover.

Required profile

• Proven hands-on Microsoft Fabric implementation experience.
• Experience with medallion architecture, Lakehouse and metadata-driven ingestion frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data integration, APIs and pipeline development.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues and deliver within tight timeframes.

Required skills

• dbt, SQL/T-SQL and Python
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Fabric Variable Libraries experience highly regarded

Applicants apply through the agency with an up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format.