Lead Principal Data Engineer with MS Fabric/Azure Expertise

Lead Principal Data Engineer with MS Fabric/Azure Expertise

Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -

Date Posted: 02/02/2026

Description:

Remote

Join a prestigious global investment management firm that prides itself on its long-standing tradition of independent research and diverse strategies across fixed income and equities. This is a chance to contribute to a team that emphasizes security selection through proprietary analysis and strong collaboration between portfolio managers and analysts.

We offer provisions for both w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. Our w2 consultants enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401k plan with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of a CRM-sourced data mart to optimize Power BI usage.

Define and create star schemas and relational database structures.

Design and establish ETL processes and data pipelines utilizing Microsoft Fabric and associated services.

Set and uphold data architecture and engineering best practices.

Work closely with business stakeholders to transform requirements into effective technical solutions.

Deliver hands-on coding while mentoring team members on modern data practices.

Establish foundational elements for an enterprise data warehouse and outline a roadmap for future projects.

Experience Requirements:

Extensive experience with Microsoft data technologies including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse.

10+ years of expertise in star schema design and relational modeling.

8 years of experience in designing and managing ETL processes and production data pipelines.

Experience integrating datasets for Power BI and employing visualization-aligned data modeling methods.

Proven ability to lead projects from inception to completion independently.

Strong communication skills for effective collaboration between business and technical teams.

Familiarity with data lake and warehouse concepts including SQL, Delta, and Parquet.

Experience with Databricks is preferred.

Understanding of CRM systems and sales data structures is a plus.

Knowledge of financial data modeling and understanding of securities, instruments, and portfolios is preferred.

Ability to work remotely in alignment with East Coast business hours.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

We strive for transparency in our recruitment practices. Eliassen Group utilizes cutting-edge AI tools as part of its initial application screening process. Selected candidates may receive email notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team inviting them to complete a brief voice screening as part of the application process. These measures are in place to help our hiring teams identify the most qualified candidates efficiently and fairly. All AI-assisted evaluations are thoroughly reviewed by human recruiters prior to any hiring decisions. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of these AI tools in the hiring process.

Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. The pay range provided reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that could result in different pay rates.

Eliassen Group's W2 employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits including medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick time if required by law in your locality.

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Eliassen Group is a premier strategic consulting firm offering human-powered solutions for over 30 years. Our broad reach and local presence allow us to support clients effectively and foster positive impacts on the lives of employees, clients, consultants, and communities.

Eliassen Group is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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