Essential Functions - Lead team execution and planning with deep technical expertise for more complex solutions; manage shifting priorities and adjust as needed. - Evaluate team strengths; partner with Software Development Manager (SDM) to tailor mentorship and foster individual growth. - Collaborate with the Software Development Manager (SDM) to ensure the team is properly resourced for delivery. - Serve as the primary technical contributor and contact for assigned projects. - Write code, guide architectural and code review decisions; uphold engineering excellence within the tech stack. - Translate business and customer needs into actionable, technically sound solutions. - Partner with Product Managers and UI/UX to align user needs with feasible technical strategies. - Drive innovation; foster experimentation and creativity while providing constructive feedback. - Own code quality; implement and enforce QA practices and development standards. - Provide technical leadership through the full SDLC, including sprint planning, refinement, deployment, monitoring, ownership, and other necessary parts of the process. - Identify and prioritize technical debt and continuous improvement opportunities. - Maintain awareness of how team output impacts broader business goals; articulate this to the team. - Support career development through mentoring and performance feedback in collaboration with the SDM; may assist SDM with performance reviews - Ensure strong collaboration within the team and across functional areas. - Represent team in cross-functional meetings; communicate progress, blockers, and expectations effectively; handle complex issues before escalating to SDM - Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication. - Promote ongoing learning and keep current with new technologies and patterns - Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned based on business need Technical Qualifications - Expertise in Microsoft Fabric Eco-system - Proven experience working with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Data Warehousing, Lakehouses, Notebooks, Pipelines, and Enterprise Data Architecture - Strong Data Engineering and Modeling Skills - Ability to design and optimize data models for performance and scalability within Fabric’s Lakehouse and Warehouse environments - Advanced Proficiency in T-SQL and Python - Deep knowledge of T-SQL for Fabric Warehouses and PySpark for Fabric Notebooks to perform transformations, aggregations, and data synthesis at scale - End-to-End Pipeline Development Expertise - Experience designing and orchestrating robust, scalable data pipelines using Fabric Dataflows and Pipelines, with strong focus on reliability, observability, and reusability - Performance Monitoring and Optimization - Ability to analyze Fabric capacity metrics, query performance, and execution logs to identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations for cost-effective compute usage - Data Governance and Security - Solid understanding of implementing Data Governance within the Microsoft Fabric Eco-system, workspace-level permissions, row-level security, and data lineage tracking for compliance and enterprise governance - CI/CD for Data Artifacts - Experience implementing DevOps practices (YAML pipelines, Git integration, environment promotion strategies) for deploying Fabric data artifacts in a multi-stage environment - Cross-Platform Integration - Strong Familiarity with integrating Fabric outputs with Power BI, external APIs, Azure Synapse, or legacy platforms to support downstream analytics and operational workflows - Technical Leadership and Mentorship - Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of data engineers, promote best practices in data design and coding standards, and drive architectural decisions aligned with business goals withing the Msft Fabric Eco-system. - Full-Stack Development Expertise Understanding - Some Experience developing scalable web applications using Angular for the frontend and C#/.NET Core for backend APIs and services - Azure Cloud Architecture Understanding - Knowledge of Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Application Gateway, and Azure DevOps for secure and performant system design - Cloud-Native Security Best Practices - General Understanding of identity and access management using Azure Active Directory, Auth0, role-based access control (RBAC), and secure API gateways - Agile Development and Delivery - Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum), sprint planning, story estimation, and iterative delivery with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement Minimum Requirements - 8+ years industry experience in - Coaching/team guidance experience - Expert in providing guidance and mentorship to peers and influencing across teams Preferred Qualifications - Bachelors or equivalent college degree - Solid understanding of HIPAA privacy laws - Experience working with a Software as a Service and Data Engineering Teams Total Rewards - Generous annual bonus opportunity - 401(k) with Employer Match - Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours - 10 paid holidays - Volunteer Time Off - Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Health Savings Account with employer match - Flexible Spending Account - 100% Company-Paid Parental leave - 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance - Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums - Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available - Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment - Pet Insurance options
Job Type
Remote role
Skills required
Fabric, Python, CI/CD, Git, Azure, Synapse, Angular, Agile
Location
Remote
Salary
No salary information was found.
Date Posted
June 10, 2025
Nextech is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee the design and delivery of data and reporting solutions in a remote capacity. The role involves leading a team, ensuring project quality, and collaborating with various stakeholders.