Data Technical Lead (Microsoft Fabric)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead - Microsoft Fabric / Data Engineer to lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines solution architecture, data engineering, client engagement, and delivery leadership. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions while leading a team of engineers through successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.
• Provide technical direction across Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Power BI and supporting services.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex data, architecture and performance challenges.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices and delivery frameworks.
• Drive solution architecture, technical design and data modelling activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering data engineering solutions within consulting, professional services, or client-facing environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric and modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong experience designing and implementing solutions across Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse and Power BI.
• Advanced PySpark capabilities, including developing complex transformation logic, optimising performance, implementing partitioning strategies and managing capacity for scalable workloads.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to develop, troubleshoot and optimise enterprise-grade data solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in data modelling for analytics, reporting and operational use cases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable and well-architected technical solutions.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing data engineering teams through successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and provide trusted technical advice.
• Strong delivery mindset with a proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies before they impact outcomes.
• Recognised as a go-to technical expert who can resolve complex functional and technical challenges while maintaining project momentum.

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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