Data Engineer Massachusetts (Remote-First) 6-month Contract-to-Hire Are you passionate about building modern data platforms that power real business insights? Our client is a well-established, fast-growing company undergoing a full digital transformation, and we’re looking for a Data Engineer to help shape how data drives decisions from the ground up. In this role, you’ll be part of a brand-new initiative to reimagine how data is collected, organized, and used across the business. You’ll work closely with both business and technical teams to build a cloud-first data infrastructure using the latest tools (Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Azure Data Factory, and more). This is a chance to make your mark. It's not patching legacy systems, it's building smart, scalable solutions that will power analytics, reporting, and automation across every function of the business. Responsibilities • Design and build cloud-based data pipelines (streaming, batch, and real-time) • Develop and support a scalable data platform using Microsoft Fabric and OneLake • Connect data from multiple sources (ERP, CRM, internal systems) to deliver meaningful business insights • Optimize pipeline performance and automate routine data workflows • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that work • Help shape data standards, documentation, and governance practices Requirements • 7+ years of hands-on data engineering experience • Strong skills in SQL, Azure, and data integration tools like Azure Data Factory • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and the broader Power Platform (Power BI, Automate, Dataverse) • Experience working with APIs and large, complex datasets • Exposure to ERP and CRM systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Salesforce) is a plus • Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and modern data warehousing concepts Why This Role? You'll be joining a stable, privately owned business that thinks like a startup when it comes to innovation. You’ll have the freedom to build, explore new tools, and drive real impact in a company that’s serious about becoming data-driven. Candidates from the New England area will be considered for this role. Only very occasional travel to Massachusetts is required. W2 contract-to-hire.