Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Microsoft Data Engineer to design and deliver modern data platform solutions  for their Microsoft engineering projects. The right candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in cloud data architecture, lakehouse platforms, and scalable data pipelines. This person thrives as a problem solver, mentor, and team player with the ability to operate independently, translate architecture into production-ready solutions, and contribute to a growing consultancy with a path toward partnership. Location: Only LATAM - 100% Remote.  Working hours are based on the US Central–Eastern Time Zone.     About Us   Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency. Role Experience and Soft Skills * 10+ years of consulting experience delivering data and analytics solutions * Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar platforms * Ability to work through ambiguity and independently deliver scalable solutions * Full lifecycle experience (architecture, build, deployment, support) in Agile/CI-CD environments * Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills  * Experience working across data science, analytics, and business teams * Ability to support both reporting and advanced analytics use cases * Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership * Commitment to documentation and creation of reusable patterns * Required Technical Experience Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, or equivalent lakehouse platforms * Spark-based processing (PySpark / Spark SQL) * Cloud data pipelines (Fabric Pipelines, ADF, or similar tools) * Azure ML pipelines or integration with ML workflows * Python or R, plus strong SQL expertise  * Lakehouse design (medallion architecture, performance optimization) * Power BI and reporting enablement * CI/CD, deployment automation, and DevOps practices * Data governance, security, and quality frameworks * Monitoring and support of production data systems Preferred Certifications: * Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) * Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) * Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) * Databricks or Spark certifications Responsibilities * Design and deliver scalable data platforms, pipelines, and lakehouse solutions * Translate architecture into production-ready implementations independently * Enable data science and reporting teams with high-quality, reliable data * Implement automation, CI/CD, and governance best practices * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments * Lead requirements gathering and managing delivery end-to-end * Build strong client relationships and contribute to growth * Support sales efforts and help define reusable delivery patterns Our Client Perks * Permanent, long-term role with strong ownership and accountability expectations * Quarterly bonus for utilization and sales contribution, annual compensation review * Remote-first culture supporting flexibility and work-life balance * Structured career progression with mentorship and clear development pathways