Senior Data Engineer (W2 Contract Only/ No 3rd Parties)

Senior Data Engineer – Data Modernization / Fabric Migration Location: Cincinnati, OH Pay Rate: $75/hr on W2 Employment: Contract / Contract-to-Hire Duration: 6+ Months (Potential Long-Term Opportunity) We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a large-scale Data Modernization initiative focused on migrating and productionizing Sales and ERP data into a scalable Microsoft Fabric and Azure-based data platform. This role will be instrumental in building reusable data ingestion frameworks, enterprise data models, and production-ready analytics solutions that support future business growth. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines within Microsoft Fabric and Azure environments. • Build reusable ingestion frameworks for ERP and operational data sources. • Develop and maintain dimensional data models for enterprise reporting and analytics. • Integrate data from ERP platforms, including Oracle Fusion and legacy systems. • Support Power BI modernization and migration efforts within Microsoft Fabric. • Ensure performance, scalability, governance, and operational reliability of data platforms. • Collaborate with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to standardize data definitions and transformation logic. Required Skills: • 5+ years of Data Engineering experience. • Strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), SQL, and Python/PySpark. • Experience with Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, ETL/ELT development, and dimensional modeling. • Hands-on experience with REST/API-based integrations and CI/CD for data platforms. • Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, governance, and reporting frameworks. Preferred Skills: • Microsoft Purview, Azure DevOps, Databricks, Snowflake, and Kafka. • ERP integration experience, preferably Oracle Fusion. • Knowledge of data security, RBAC, and governance best practices.