Data Engineer ( Microsoft Fabric )

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Fabric to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in data engineering, coupled with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing solutions using Microsoft Fabric. This role will play a critical part in building and optimizing data pipelines, supporting data analytics, and enabling business intelligence solutions.

About First Factory:

We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric.

• Implement data integration solutions to consolidate data from various sources into unified, analytics-ready datasets using Fabric’s Dataflows and Lakehouses.

• Optimize Fabric components for storage, transformation, and retrieval processes, ensuring peak performance.

• Collaborate with analytics and business intelligence teams to provide high-quality datasets for reporting and decision-making, especially via Power BI DirectLake integration.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance by implementing robust frameworks and practices.

• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in data workflows and propose enhancements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Data Pipelines, and Lakehouses.

• Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, or equivalent for data manipulation.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure and associated services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse).

• Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and modern data architectures.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices in data engineering.

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Fabric or Azure data services are a plus.
  

Some of our benefits:

• Work From Home

We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.

• Medical & Dental Insurance

First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.

• Time Off

Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off. 

Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.

• Continuous Learning

We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.

Learn about our culture and more benefits here