Data Engineer
About this job
The Information Lab Ireland • Salary €60,000 - €65,000 • Flexible working arrangements About The Information Lab: The Information Lab is a leading data and ai consultancy specialising in innovative, data-driven solutions that help organisations improve performance, strengthen decision-making and drive growth. We partner with clients across industries to harness data through analytics, AI and cloud technologies. Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver high-quality data solutions for our clients. This is a senior, hands-on position requiring a minimum of five years’ professional experience working as a Data Engineer, together with practical experience delivering solutions using Microsoft Fabric. Reporting to a Senior Manager, you will lead the day-to-day technical execution of client projects, ensure delivery quality and coordinate small project teams. You will work directly with clients to translate business requirements into robust, scalable and well-governed data solutions. Key Responsibilities • Leverage AI-driven code development using Github Copilot, VS Code and the Fabric MCP Server • Own the technical delivery of data engineering workstreams, from requirements and solution design through to build, testing, deployment and documentation. • Design and build end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Data Pipelines, Warehouses and Notebooks. • Develop and manage data pipelines across Bronze, Silver and Gold layers using SQL, Python and PySpark. • Create source-to-target mappings and maintain clear data lineage, metadata and technical documentation using Fabric and Purview • Design for schema evolution, security, workspace governance and operational support. • Build reconciliation reporting and implement data quality controls and testing frameworks, including tools such as Great Expectations where appropriate. • Apply Git-based version control and CI/CD practices to support reliable, repeatable deployments. • Design dimensional data models using Kimball principles and build robust Power BI semantic models. • Work directly with clients to clarify requirements, explain technical decisions, present progress and incorporate feedback. • Lead small delivery teams by coordinating activities, delegating tasks, reviewing code and maintaining delivery standards. • Identify delivery risks and technical challenges early, resolving or escalating them as appropriate. • Contribute to pre-sales discussions, solution shaping, internal standards and knowledge sharing. Qualifications & Experience • A minimum of five years’ professional experience working as a Data Engineer, with responsibility for designing, building and delivering production-ready data solutions. • Demonstrable hands-on experience delivering data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric. Experience with Fabric Lakehouse, Data Pipelines, Warehouses and Notebooks is required. • Strong SQL, Python and PySpark skills for data ingestion, transformation and analysis. • Experience developing end-to-end data pipelines and implementing medallion architecture. • Strong knowledge of dimensional data modelling, including Kimball standards. • Experience designing and building Power BI semantic models. • Practical experience with Git integration, version control and CI/CD pipelines for data projects. • Experience implementing data quality frameworks, reconciliation processes and testing methodologies. • Ability to produce clear solution designs, source-to-target mappings and technical documentation. • Confidence working directly with clients on requirements, technical decisions and delivery matters. • Experience reviewing technical outputs and coordinating the work of other delivery team members. • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and organisational skills. Desirable Experience • Experience with Databricks, Azure Synapse or other Azure data services alongside Microsoft Fabric. • Previous consulting or client-delivery experience. • Relevant Microsoft certifications, particularly DP-700 or DP-600. DP-203 is also valued. • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accurate, complete and technically sound deliverables. • Delivery against agreed milestones and project commitments. • Positive client feedback on technical execution, communication and solution reliability. • Client renewal and commercial growth • High standards of code quality, governance, version control and documentation. • Effective coordination and support of project team members. • Continued development of Microsoft Fabric expertise and relevant certifications. • Contribution to pre-sales activity and identification of further value for existing clients. What we offer: • Competitive salary. • 25 days’ annual leave per year. • Pension and healthcare, subject to successful completion of the probationary period. • Dedicated learning and development days. • Flexible working arrangements. • Team-building days and a collaborative team culture. For more information, please contact careers@theinformationlab.ie