Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)

Responsibilities

. Plan, configure, and administer Microsoft Fabric workspaces, capacities, and platform components

. Manage OneLake, Lakehouse, and data warehouse environments including access and security

. Administer Azure Key Vault, secrets, managed identities, and related Azure security components

. Evaluate and apply platform updates, patches, and feature rollouts

. Implement monitoring and alerting for Fabric pipelines, capacities, and jobs

. Perform system health checks, capacity management, and cost optimisation

. Manage Fabric security including workspace roles, sensitivity labels, and data governance

. Coordinate backup and recovery strategies for data platform assets

. Conduct performance monitoring and tuning of Fabric workloads

Requirements

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

. Minimum 3 years of experience administering Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Pipelines, Notebooks, and Real-Time Intelligence.

. Experience administering Azure Key Vault for secrets and credential management.

. Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for securing Microsoft Fabric environments.

. Experience designing, implementing, and supporting data lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake and OneLake.

. Hands-on experience managing Power BI Premium and Microsoft Fabric capacities, including capacity planning, monitoring, and performance optimization.

. Experience configuring and maintaining Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerting for platform monitoring and operational support.

. Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data platform administration, automation, and troubleshooting.

. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Licence no: 12C6060