Position: Fabric Data Engineer / SQL DBA Location: Atlanta, GA (midtown – 2 days onsite per week) Position Type: Contract to Hire This role combines senior-level SQL Server database administration with hands-on Microsoft Fabric engineering and implementation. While the position includes platform administration responsibilities, the primary focus is on engineering, implementing, optimizing, and supporting Microsoft Fabric and enterprise data platforms. The selected candidate will play a critical role in modernizing and supporting enterprise data environments across Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Dynamics GP, and Dynamics 365. Working closely with infrastructure, application development, analytics, finance, and business teams, this individual will help ensure data platforms are secure, scalable, reliable, and optimized to support cloud modernization, ERP integration, and enterprise analytics.
Senior Data Platform Engineer – Responsibilities
Design, engineer, implement, and support Microsoft Fabric solutions, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Pipelines, Dataflows, semantic models, and Fabric workspaces. Administer, monitor, optimize, and maintain SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and related Microsoft data services. Manage database backup and recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability solutions, including Always On availability groups, clustering, and replication. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud data environments, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, and platform stability. Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT processes, data ingestion pipelines, transformations, and integrations across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and enterprise applications. Partner with analytics and business intelligence teams to deliver scalable, governed data solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Support Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 data environments, including integrations, reporting, performance optimization, data migrations, and ERP modernization initiatives. Contribute to data architecture and cloud modernization strategies that reduce legacy dependencies and improve enterprise data accessibility. Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure DevOps, and repeatable deployment practices to improve efficiency and platform reliability. Implement and maintain data security, access controls, encryption, auditing, governance, and compliance standards. Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable enterprise data solutions. Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture diagrams, and runbooks while providing technical guidance to DBAs, engineers, analysts, and developers. Senior Data Platform Engineer – Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration, data platform engineering, or enterprise database environments. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure Data Factory. Hands-on experience implementing, engineering, and supporting Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Pipelines, Dataflows, and semantic models. Strong SQL Server DBA background, including database administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and production support. Advanced T-SQL skills, including query optimization, indexing, performance troubleshooting, and database diagnostics. Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and enterprise data integrations. Experience supporting Dynamics GP and/or Dynamics 365 data environments, integrations, reporting, or ERP-related data management. Proficiency with PowerShell scripting, automation, and operational process improvement. Understanding of data platform architecture, security, governance, access management, auditing, and compliance practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Senior Data Platform Engineer – Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) – Highly Recommended. Additional Microsoft certifications, including Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate. Experience with enterprise Power BI deployments, semantic model management, and analytics enablement. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based deployments, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, data cataloging, and enterprise data governance frameworks. Experience with Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 migrations, ERP integrations, or cloud-based ERP modernization. Experience with PCI compliance and enterprise data security requirements. Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to database administrators, data engineers, developers, or analytics teams.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
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For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to christy.cifreo@Synergishr.com. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at christy.cifreo@synergishr.com. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.
