Senior Microsoft Data Engineering Lead

Senior Microsoft Data Engineering Lead Public Sector | Melbourne | 2.5-year fixed term Build the platform. Set the standard. A large, well-funded transformation program is moving its core systems onto a modern Microsoft data stack. The platform is being designed with a systems integration partner, and now they need the person who will own it technically, from the first pipeline to the architecture patterns every solution will follow. This is a hands-on engineering and data governance role, leading from the front. You'll build, you'll set the standards, and you'll work closely with the SI partner to completion. What you'll own Legacy to target: Design and build the tooling and pipelines that move data from existing systems into the new environmentDataverse governance: Define how Dataverse is configured and validate SI partner designs against those standardsFabric governance: Set the guardrails for Fabric, validate partner designs, and carry the design and build forward beyond the SI engagementSolution patterns: Establish the architecture and design principles that apply across every solution on the programPartner relationship: Be the technical counterpart to the SI partner's resources, collaborative but clear on quality What you'll bring Hands-on Microsoft Fabric implementation experienceDataverse design and setupStrong data engineering fundamentals, including Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure data stackSemantic and lineage modellingExperience reviewing and challenging third-party designs while keeping a working relationship intactA background as a Senior Microsoft Data Engineer or Fabric Platform Lead, or something equivalent Highly regarded DP-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate)DP-700 (Fabric Data Engineer Associate) Why this role Real ownership: you set the patterns rather than inheriting themWork with Fabric and Dataverse at enterprise scale on a visible, executive-sponsored programA fixed-term role with a defined scope and a clear finish lineA collaborative team and hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite) Next steps If you're a hands-on Fabric or MS data engineering leader who thrives on building something new, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply to this job ad, or you can reach out to cheri@frazertremble.com.au to organise a confidential discussion. Candidates will be interviewed and shortlisted as applications are received, therefore early applications are encouraged.