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Data & AI Engineer

Summary

Build and optimize end-to-end data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI, then deliver AI-driven analytics and dashboards for enterprise customers across APAC.

Data Platform & Solution Development

  • Design and implement end-to-end modern data architectures using Microsoft Fabric, including:
    • OneLake
    • Lakehouse
    • Data Warehouse
    • Data Engineering and Real-Time Analytics
  • Design, build, and maintain relational and analytical databases to support reporting, analytics, and AI workloads.
  • Develop and optimize data warehouse schemas (star/snowflake models).
  • Develop data ingestion and transformation pipelines using:
    • Azure Data Factory / Fabric Data Pipelines
    • ELT/ETL patterns for structured and semi-structured data
  • Optimize database performance, storage, and query efficiency.
  • Independently manage and deliver assigned solution components with minimal supervision.

Power BI & Analytics

  • Design and develop Power BI dashboards and reports for operational, management, and executive audiences.
  • Build semantic models, implement DAX measures, and apply performance tuning best practices.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to support reporting and analytics requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into insight-driven dashboards aligned with customer KPIs and outcomes.

Database & Data Management

  • Work with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL or equivalent).
  • Experience with analytical databases / data warehouses integrated with Microsoft Fabric.
  • Apply best practices for database design, indexing, data quality, and lifecycle management.
  • Support data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting activities.

Data Governance & Security

  • Apply data governance best practices, including:
    • Data classification and sensitivity labeling
    • Data lineage and impact analysis
    • Role-based access control and security policies
  • Design solutions aligned with organizational governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

AI & Advanced Analytics

  • Design and deliver AI and machine learning solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI services.
  • Support use cases such as:
    • Predictive analytics
    • AI-assisted insights
    • Generative AI and Copilot-style analytics experiences
  • Proactively identify improvement opportunities and suggest innovative data or AI-driven solutions.

Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement

  • Actively support pre-sales activities, including:
    • Customer discovery and solution workshops
    • Architecture whiteboarding (data, database, analytics, and AI layers)
    • Technical demos, PoCs, and pilot implementations
    • RFP and proposal technical responses
  • Clearly communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Work independently with customers and internal stakeholders to progress opportunities.

Delivery & Support

  • Provide technical leadership during implementation and post-go-live phases.
  • Deliver solutions independently or as part of a distributed regional team.
  • Support multiple customers and engagements across the APAC region.

Required Skills & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on experience in data management, including databases, data integration, data modeling, data transformation, and analytics platforms.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Experience delivering data, database, or analytics solutions in enterprise environments.

Technical Skills

  • Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
  • Strong expertise in Power BI dashboarding, semantic modeling, DAX, and performance optimization.
  • Strong SQL skills and hands‑on experience working with databases and data warehouses.
  • Proven experience in data transformation and orchestration using Azure Data Factory / Fabric Data Pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing and database concepts (star/snowflake schemas, indexing, query optimization).
  • Experience with modern data engineering and ELT/ETL practices.
  • Working knowledge of AI / machine learning solutions using Microsoft or Azure-based services.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure data and analytics services.
  • Proficient in Python for data engineering and analytics use cases.
  • Strong experience with PySpark and Spark-based data processing.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Comfortable working across cultures, countries, and time zones within APAC.

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