> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1488331-data-sme-consultant-microsoft](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1488331-data-sme-consultant-microsoft). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data SME Consultant Microsoft

- **Company:** Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft Windows SDK, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Technical Data Management Systems, Azure Data Factory, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6786051b1c2f946d

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Data Consultant or Data SME in a professional services or consulting environment
 * Deep expertise in Microsoft data technologies including Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, and/or Synapse Analytics
 * Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes
 * Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred
 * Experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical data solutions
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
 * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a consulting setting

## Description

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is looking for a talented and driven Data SME Consultant with Microsoft expertise to join our growing team in Washington, IN. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your deep data knowledge and Microsoft platform skills to deliver impactful solutions for our clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment and love solving complex data challenges, we want to hear from you!, * Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on data architecture, governance, and Microsoft data platform solutions

 * Design and implement data solutions using Microsoft technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Power BI, and SQL Server
 * Collaborate with clients to assess data needs, define requirements, and deliver strategic recommendations
 * Develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, and ETL/ELT workflows
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams on Microsoft data best practices
 * Support data migration, integration, and transformation initiatives across client environments
 * Communicate complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag)
- [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client)
- [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents)
- [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it)

## Related Articles

- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)
- [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)