Data Engineer with hands-on Microsoft Fabric expertise (Lakehouse, OneLake, pipelines) for a 6-month remote contract (Canada-based).
03rd June, 2026
Role: Data Engineer (MS Fabric) Duration: 6-month contract Work Arrangement: Fully remote Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in Canada Language: English
Background
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong, hands-on Microsoft Fabric delivery experience to support a client in the healthcare technology sector. This role will focus on designing and implementing modern, scalable data solutions using Fabric-native capabilities, going beyond traditional Synapse and Power BI implementations. Candidates with prior healthcare or health-tech experience are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deliver end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric
Develop and implement Fabric-native architectures, including Lakehouse, OneLake, and DirectLake
Build and manage data pipelines and deployment pipelines within Fabric
Design and optimize data models, data lakes, and warehouse solutions
Integrate data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality, governance, and reliability
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define data requirements and solutions
Support reporting and analytics through Fabric and Power BI integration
Apply best practices for data governance, security, and performance optimization
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Hands-on delivery experience with Microsoft Fabric (beyond Synapse and Power BI)
Strong expertise in:
Lakehouse architecture
OneLake and DirectLake
Fabric deployment pipelines
Experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake)
Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar
Strong experience with ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and cloud-based data platforms
Experience in healthcare or healthcare technology environments is preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Disclaimer: This role is for an external client project supported by Kyndryl and is not a direct hire with Kyndryl Canada.