Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer
Day Rate contract
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid) - remote within Ireland
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Fabric Platform Owner to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of Microsoft Fabric as an enterprise analytics platform. This role will sit within Global Data & Intelligence (GDI) and is responsible for ensuring Microsoft Fabric is operated as a governed, scalable, and trusted platform that enables analytics products and decision systems across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Own Microsoft Fabric as an enterprise platform, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, pipelines, notebooks, and semantic models and sql endpoints
Define and enforce platform architecture standards, including data modeling patterns, environment separation (dev/test/prod), and CI/CD practices.
Partner with Data Governance, Security, and Privacy teams to ensure compliant use of Fabric, including lineage, sensitivity labeling, and access controls.
Establish capacity management, cost monitoring, and performance optimization practices.
Enable and support federated analytics teams by providing reference architectures, templates, and onboarding guidance.
Ensure Fabric integrates seamlessly with Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and supports certified, decision-oriented analytics products.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data platforms, analytics engineering, or enterprise BI environments.
Hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise analytics platforms using Microsoft Fabric or equivalent technologies.
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and privacy principles in large-scale enterprise environments.
Proven experience defining platform standards and operating models in federated analytics organizations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence architecture and governance decisions across teams.
Microsoft Certification Requirements
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) – Strongly preferred for candidates
Power BI or Azure Data-related certifications (e.g., PL-300, DP-203) are considered a plus.
Ongoing annual certification renewal is expected to remain current with Microsoft Fabric platform updates.
Preferred Skills
Experience integrating Microsoft Fabric with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, or equivalent systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, lineage, and information protection.
Experience supporting analytics products used for executive, operational, or governance decision-making.
For more information - Michael 01-6146058 or michael.fitzgerald@cpl.ie
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