Data Engineer

Who We Are

Launchpad Technologies Inc. is a global technology partner connecting top talent with high-impact projects across North America and beyond. We specialize in Staff Augmentation and product development, helping companies scale with agility while empowering professionals to grow in meaningful, remote-first environments.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-impact project focused on building a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help design, build, and evolve scalable data solutions, working across both real-time and batch processing, and contributing to a long-term data strategy.

📅Start date: ASAP
🖋️Contract type: Contractor
🕘Work hours: 8 am to 5 pm PST
💻Work mode: 100% remote

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure and Microsoft Fabric

• Support the migration of legacy data solutions into a modern Lakehouse architecture

• Work with both batch and real-time data to power analytics and business insights

• Design clean, reliable data models for reporting and downstream consumption

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions

• Contribute to data quality, governance, and overall platform reliability

What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering

• Strong experience with Azure Data stack (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, etc.)

• Solid skills in SQL and Python (PySpark is a big plus)

• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and working with large datasets

• Understanding of modern data architectures (Lakehouse, medallion, etc.)

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or strong interest in learning it quickly

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with streaming / real-time data processing

• Exposure to tools like Databricks or Spark

• Experience with Power BI and data visualization

• Familiarity with data governance concepts

⭐ Skills That Will Make You Stand Out ⭐

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, especially Real-Time Intelligence or Lakehouse workloads

• Hands-on experience with PySpark / Spark in production environments

• Familiarity with KQL (Kusto Query Language) or other streaming/query languages

• Experience working with real-time or streaming data pipelines

• Exposure to modern data modeling practices (dimensional modeling, medallion architecture)

• Experience with Power BI semantic models

• Familiarity with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview

• Curiosity for emerging tools like Fabric Copilot / Fabric IQ

What to Expect from Our Hiring Process

• Intro Chat – 60 min with our Talent team

• Cultural Fit Interview – 30 min with our Team Engagement Manaher

• Take-Home-Test

• Final Interview – 60 min Technical Interview with Hiring Manager

Why You’ll Love Working at Launchpad

• 💻 100% remote from anywhere

• 💸 Competitive compensation in USD

• 🧠 Training allowances for upskilling

• 🌍 Work with global teams and top-tier clients

• 🖥 Home-office hardware setup

• 🏖 PTO for recharge and balance

• 🫶 People-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and impact

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

Launchpad is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws in Canada and British Columbia.

All candidate information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting!