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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft Analytics Data Engineer Senior Consultant - **Company:** Protiviti Inc. - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $158,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Systems, Data Visualization, DevOps, Digital Assets, Dimensional Modeling, Entity Relationship Models, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, DataOps, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Storage Management, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1566055ee1ec333e ## About the Role * You enjoy designing and delivering modern data engineering solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks. * You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to business intelligence reporting and data engineering, including the latest trends and developments. * You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing clients with exceptional experiences. * You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. * You contribute to a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members. * You create development opportunities for others and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities. * You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. Do Your Talents Include the Following? You have experience with many and familiarity with most of the following Concepts and Methodologies: * Ability to articulate the value of Microsoft Fabric and Business Intelligence solutions to customers and colleagues, and proven track record of data storytelling to guide decision-making. * Participation in the process of formulating, communicating, and executing data strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives leveraging Microsoft technologies. * Experience in assessing existing data solutions, whether on-premises or in the cloud, to inform improvement initiatives. * Basic skills in architecting future state data solutions on Azure and Microsoft Fabric based on the Well-Architected Framework. * Some experience in planning and migrating data solutions from various sources, including on-premises, other cloud platforms, or legacy systems, to Microsoft Cloud 1st Solutions. * Proficiency with implementing ETL processes and databases on Microsoft Technologies. * Experience optimizing existing data implementations, including pipelines, queries, and data models, to enhance performance and delivery of value to the business. * Knowledge of administering and maintaining data solutions to ensure stability, security, scalability, and affordability. * Proficiency in data engineering, including data movement, data integration, transformation, and cleansing. * Ability to contribute to designing and managing data warehousing solutions that optimize data storage and retrieval. * Skills in data modeling, including entity-relationship diagrams, dimensional modeling, and semantic modeling. * Track record of creating engaging data visualizations and interactive dashboards. * Ability to perform data analytics, including exploratory data analysis and leveraging data for actionable insights. * Some experience with implementing data governance frameworks and policies, including an understanding of managing data assets. * Understanding of data security practices, including encryption and access control. * Some knowledge of networking as it applies to configuring Azure data solutions. * Understanding of DevOps or DataOps concepts and experience with the deployment of Azure data solutions. * Proficiency in SQL and bonus for familiarity with any of the programming languages utilized within the Microsoft Data Platform stack, such as Python, Spark, C#, Java, Scala, R, DAX, MDX, or M. * Advanced certification is preferred (see Recommended Qualifications). * Bonus: Experience with Data Science and/or Machine Learning. Competency with at least 3 and exposure to most of these technologies: * Microsoft Fabric * Azure Storage * Azure Databricks (PySpark, SparkSQL, etc.) * Power BI * Git-based version control and deployments for Azure Data Solutions * Microsoft Purview * Bonus: Azure AI tooling Your Educational and Professional Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, CIS, Analytics) * 2+ years working in professional services or related industry. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access. * Professional certification preferred: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineering Associate (highly desired), Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert ## Description As a Senior Consultant, you will be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Interns and Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans. You'll identify areas of risk and opportunities to increase efficiency. You'll strengthen relationships and deepen your abilities to communicate, gain trust, and network with client personnel and professional associates. 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