Senior Engineer - Azure Data Engineering

About LAB3

LAB3 is among the leading Azure engineering firms in Australasia, specializing in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.

Role Overview

We are searching for a Senior Data Engineer experienced in Azure Data Engineering and preferably Azure Fabric for a 3-month contract, with potential extensions. Candidates must have resided in New Zealand for over 5 years to qualify for government security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver advanced technical solutions on Azure Data Platforms.
• Lead hands-on end-to-end planning, provisioning, and deployment of Azure Data services.
• Provide infrastructure and automation skills to enhance and deploy Data Warehousing, Data Functions, and comprehensive data analytics solutions.
• Design and implement solutions utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, and App Insights.
• Liaise with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective, data-driven solutions.
• Support data warehousing tasks including manipulation, migration, and integration.
• Manage Microsoft PaaS SQL Server databases and high availability setups, including SQL clusters, Always On, and Availability Groups; migrate on-premises services to Azure cloud.
• Configure logging via Log Analytics Workspace and diagnostic settings.
• Assist internal and external engineers with data platform configuration for ingestion, manipulation, extraction, and cleansing.

Candidate Profile

• Proven design and delivery expertise in Azure Data Engineering, including experience with Azure Fabric.
• Strong ability to analyze business needs and architect Azure data solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Azure Data Platform components including Data Catalog, Data Lineage, and Machine Learning frameworks.
• Deep experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Warehousing, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, data modeling, Azure SQL, Big Data, Data Lakes, App Insights, and Fabric.
• Proficient with traditional Microsoft BI tools such as SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
• Solid understanding of database concepts including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance, and Application Services configuration.
• Skilled in Azure DevOps, automation, DevOps integration, and DataOps methodologies.
• Familiar with additional Azure resources: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CosmosDB, Event Hub, scorecards, reporting, dashboards, Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), and programming languages.
• Experience with T-SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Python, Scala, Impala, R, and Power BI is advantageous.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with at least five years of residence in New Zealand for government clearance eligibility.
• Availability within two weeks for a 3-month daily-rate contract.
• Can work from any location within New Zealand.

Benefits

• Join Australasia's largest Azure engineering practice to refine your expertise and contribute to leading-edge technological innovations.
• Engage with a company at the forefront of specialized services, partnering on prestigious client projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals recognized through multiple Microsoft awards and advanced specializations.
• Be part of a dynamic team passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and making a global impact.
• Enjoy an inclusive, flexible, and diverse workplace culture valuing individuality.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements that prioritize your wellbeing.
• Take on challenges in a fast-paced, creative environment designed to empower your success.