Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric

About the role

APM is looking for a Senior Data Engineer in Brisbane to lead the design, development and optimisation of modern enterprise data platforms. The role drives data transformation with Microsoft Fabric, delivering scalable, secure and governed data solutions that support reporting, analytics and future AI initiatives. You will work closely with Architects, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application and Analytics teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and support Microsoft Fabric solutions including OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Factory pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Spark notebooks and Semantic Models
• Implement a scalable Medallion Architecture across Bronze, Silver, Gold and Serving layers
• Build batch and near real-time data integration pipelines from applications, APIs, databases and cloud platforms
• Transform data using SQL, Python and PySpark
• Lead data platform migration, modernisation and reporting transformation initiatives
• Drive data quality, governance, security and compliance across the data lifecycle
• Lead performance tuning, monitoring, optimisation and capacity management
• Design backup, recovery, high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Mentor data teams and support production environments through troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Required profile

• 7+ years supporting enterprise data platforms, database environments and data infrastructure
• Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Fabric implementations and transformation projects
• Experience designing secure, scalable and governed cloud data platforms
• Understanding of data governance, security, encryption, auditing and compliance
• Experience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery
• Proven experience in large-scale enterprise and cloud-enabled environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Required skills

• Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures
• Azure Data Factory, Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL
• Power BI and Semantic Models
• SQL, Python and PySpark
• Preferred: Microsoft Data, Azure or Fabric certifications; ITIL and/or ISO 27001; automation, PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code

What we offer

• Lead enterprise-wide data and analytics transformation initiatives
• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft Fabric technologies
• Influence architecture, standards and platform strategy
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth