Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Fabric Expert) – Contract (Minimum 6 Months) | Las Vegas (On-Site / Hybrid) A leading gaming technology organization is seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with Microsoft Fabric expertise to support a strategic platform modernization and AI enablement initiative. This is a contract role of at least 6 months and will require primarily on-site presence in Las Vegas, with some hybrid flexibility. Role Overview The successful candidate will play a key technical role across three strategic workstreams: 1. AI & Intelligent Data Applications • Support implementation of Copilot-style assistants and agentic AI workflows • Contribute to the development of AI-driven revenue, yield, and commercial optimisation models • Enable production deployment of modern generative AI-enabled analytics solutions 1. Data Platform Modernization • Design and build solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with strong focus on Microsoft Fabric lakehouse architecture • Develop scalable batch and streaming ingestion pipelines • Integrate Kafka-based event streaming into cloud data platforms • Support modernization and migration of legacy data assets into the new platform 1. Commercial & Marketing Analytics Enablement • Build semantic data models and curated datasets for Power BI reporting • Enable advanced CRM, customer insight, and digital marketing analytics • Support lead generation, customer lifecycle, and revenue performance optimisation initiatives Required Experience • Strong hands-on background as a Data Engineer or Platform Engineer • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and modern lakehouse design • Proven implementation experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming technologies • Advanced skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT pipeline development • Experience supporting commercial analytics, CRM data, or digital marketing intelligence Preferred Background • Experience in gaming, entertainment, hospitality, or high-volume transactional environments • Exposure to production AI/ML deployment or intelligent analytics platforms Location • Las Vegas, Nevada – On-site primarily • Hybrid working may be possible but in-office collaboration will be expected. If you are a strong Fabric data engineer with streaming and AI platform experience, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact modernization program.