Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Fabric Architect to design, implement, and optimize data architecture and pipelines across the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in data modeling, ingestion frameworks, and environment configuration. You will play a key role in building a robust data platform from source ingestion through to curated, high-value datasets, enabling actionable insights and scalable analytics. This is a hands-on architecture role that balances technical design with implementation, governance, and performance optimization.
Location: Across Canada & USA
Status: Contract or Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Workspace Design & Governance
Define and implement workspace design and naming standards in Microsoft Fabric
Set up and manage separate Fabric workspaces for Development, QA/Test, and Production environments
Infrastructure & Integration
Support the installation and configuration of the Fabric Gateway on on-premise virtual machines to enable secure hybrid data connectivity
Data Architecture
Design and implement the Gold Layer data model within Microsoft Fabric, including:
1 comprehensive Data Mart
1 Fact Table (up to 15 attributes)
Up to 5 related Dimension Tables
Develop and maintain a Source-to-Target Mapping Document to ensure traceability and lineage
Data Engineering & Pipelines
Implement a reusable, scalable data ingestion framework for the Bronze Layer
Ingest data from up to 15 diverse source tables (average 15 attributes each) into the Bronze Layer
Design and implement Bronze-to-Silver pipelines using primary key-based merging for consistency across all 15 tables
Build transformation logic to process Silver Layer data into the Gold Layer, optimizing for analytics consumption
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Proven experience architecting and implementing solutions on Microsoft Fabric
Strong understanding of data lakehouse architecture principles (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers)
Proficiency in Data Factory, Dataflows, Pipelines, and Power Query (M) and T-SQL/DAX
Hands-on experience with data modeling, including fact and dimension design
Demonstrated expertise in building source-to-target mappings, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration
Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups, including on-premise gateway installation and configuration
Experience in setting up and managing multi-environment workspaces with deployment and naming standards
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to data quality, performance, and reusability
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Nice to Have:
Experience with DevOps practices in Fabric or Azure Data tools (CI/CD, workspace deployment pipelines)
Familiarity with Row-Level Security (RLS) and other data governance practices
Exposure to Dataverse, Azure Data Lake, or other cloud-native data sources
Previous experience working in regulated or enterprise environments with strict data handling policies
About Adastra
For more than 25 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.
What We Offer
Opportunity for advancement and career progression
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits plan
Successful referral program
Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
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