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Data Engineer
$120k – $140k/yr US remote contract senior 27d ago
About this role
Who We Are
Launchpad Technologies Inc. is a global technology partner connecting top talent with high-impact projects across North America and beyond. We specialize in Staff Augmentation and product development, helping companies scale with agility while empowering professionals to grow in meaningful, remote-first environments.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong real-time data experience to join a high-impact project focused on building a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in designing a canonical data model and enabling real-time intelligence, working across both streaming and batch data processing.
📅Start date: ASAP
🖋️Contract type: Contractor
🕘Work hours: 8 am to 5 pm PST
💻Work mode: 100% remote
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the design and implementation of a canonical data model to support a modern data platform
Design and build real-time data pipelines using Azure Data Explorer (ADX/Eventhouse) and/or Spark structured streaming
Support the migration from a legacy Azure SQL data warehouse into a Fabric-based Lakehouse architecture
Optimize performance and capacity usage in real-time data environments
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines across both streaming and batch workloads
Translate legacy SQL-based logic into modern PySpark-based pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions
Mentor and upskill team members, helping reduce silos across data engineering and reporting teams
What You Need to Succeed
Must-haves
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with real-time data platforms (Azure Data Explorer / ADX / Eventhouse or similar)
Solid experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) or equivalent real-time query languages
Strong experience with data modeling (ERD, normalization/denormalization, analytical models)
Hands-on experience with Spark / PySpark, including streaming pipelines
Experience working with large-scale data pipelines (batch + streaming)
Nice-to-haves
Experience with Microsoft Fabric
Experience with Lakehouse architectures
Experience with Power BI
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Purview)
⭐ Key Notes ⭐
We are looking for candidates with proven real-time data and KQL/ADX experience.
Candidates who would need to ramp up on these technologies will not be a fit for this role.
What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
Intro Chat – 60 min with our Talent team
Cultural Fit Interview – 30 min with our Team Engagement Manager
Take-Home-Test
Final Round – 2 Interviews with Data & Insights Director + Architects
Why You’ll Love Working at Launchpad
💻 100% remote from anywhere
💸 Competitive compensation in USD
🧠 Training allowances for upskilling
🌍 Work with global teams and top-tier clients
🖥 Home-office hardware setup
🏖 PTO for recharge and balance
🫶 People-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and impact
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
Launchpad is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws in Canada and British Columbia.
All candidate information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
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