Senior Consultant - Data & AI (Microsoft Fabric) (Remote - US)

Atmosera empowers businesses to redefine what's possible with modern technology and human expertise. Our exceptional experience across Applications, Data & AI, DevOps, Security, and the Microsoft Azure platform enables organizations to accelerate innovation, enhance security, and optimize operational agility. As a Microsoft Partner with seven specializations, GitHub AI Partner of the Year, a member of the GitHub Advisory Board, and a member of the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Atmosera expertly delivers cutting-edge, integrated solutions that deliver business value.

We are hiring a Senior Consultant to deliver end-to-end data and AI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem, with a primary focus on Microsoft Fabric. This role is a senior individual contributor operating at an architect-adjacent level, responsible for independently leading client engagements from discovery through production deployment.

This individual will combine deep technical expertise with strong consulting acumen to deliver high-quality outcomes across workshops, assessments, platform implementations, and migrations. After onboarding into our delivery methodology, this role is expected to execute with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:
Client Delivery (Primary)

• Independently lead and deliver billable client engagements (target: ~40 hrs/week)

• Execute Atmosera delivery frameworks, including:

• Data Workshops (visioning, requirements, stakeholder alignment)

• Assessments & Blueprinting (current state analysis, target architecture, roadmap)

• Fabric Foundations (platform setup, governance, baseline architecture)

Proof of Value (PoV) engagements

• Production deployments and migrations

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and performant data solutions in Microsoft Fabric

• Own technical architecture decisions

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Identify risks, tradeoffs, and optimization opportunities during delivery

Solution Architecture & Engineering

• Build and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Fabric-native tooling

• Develop and tune Spark-based workloads (batch and/or streaming)

• Architect medallion/lakehouse patterns within Fabric

• Implement data modeling, transformation, and orchestration strategies

• Ensure alignment with Azure Well-Architected and data platform best practices

Consulting & Client Engagement

• Facilitate workshops and guide clients through ambiguous problem spaces

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Influence client decisions through structured recommendations

• Maintain a high standard of professionalism and delivery quality

Required Skills & Experience:
Core Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric (end-to-end platform capabilities)

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory

• Advanced proficiency in Apache Spark (PySpark/Scala preferred)

• Experience designing modern data architectures (lakehouse, medallion, ELT/ETL patterns)

• Strong understanding of Azure data services and ecosystem integration

Consulting & Delivery

• Proven ability to independently deliver consulting engagements

• Strong client-facing communication and facilitation skills

• Experience leading workshops, assessments, and architecture design sessions

• Ability to operate with minimal oversight after onboarding

Professional Attributes

• Embodies Atmosera values:

• Hungry – proactive, driven, continuously improving

• Humble – collaborative, open to feedback, low ego

• Mindful – thoughtful, intentional, and client-aware

• High ownership mentality and accountability

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

Preferred Qualifications:
• Databricks (engineering and/or architecture experience)

• Power BI (modeling, semantic layer design, reporting integration)

• Azure Synapse Analytics (legacy or hybrid environments)

Certifications Strongly Preferred

• DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate (or Fabric equivalent evolution)

• Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer certification

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

This is a contractor position in the United States with the ability to work from home but may require travel to a client site.

Atmosera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.