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Accion Labs

Lead Data Engineer

Remote

Canada

Senior

Freelance

14-10-2025

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Skills

Communication SQL Data Warehousing Data Governance Data Engineering CI/CD DevOps Version Control Azure Data Factory Problem-solving power bi SQL Server Azure Analytics

Job Specifications

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data solutions and pipelines.
Support ongoing operations and drive enhancements in existing data warehouse and reporting environments.
Architect and optimize ETL workflows using SSIS and SQL Server for high-volume data processing.
Implement and manage Power BI dashboards and reports for business insights and analytics.
Apply strong Data Warehouse (DW) design principles--data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
Integrate modern Azure data services (preferably Azure Fabric) to enhance data engineering capabilities.
Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and quality standards across all systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, ETL, and Data Warehousing.
Strong proficiency in SSIS, SQL Server, and Power BI.
Solid understanding of Data Warehouse concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL frameworks.
Experience in performance tuning of complex SQL queries and large datasets.
Exposure to Azure ecosystem (Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse, Azure Fabric is a strong plus).
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while collaborating across cross-functional projects.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have:

Experience integrating Azure Fabric into existing data architectures.
Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD, automation, version control).
Understanding of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.

About the Company

Accion Labs is a AI first Innovation Engineering Services & Solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, our core purpose is to impact lives by transforming businesses through innovation. With a presence in 23 global locations, Accion Labs boasts an engineering headcount of more than 5,500+ employees. The company engages with its clients through collaborative, white-box engagement models that include extended teams and turn-key projects. Accion Labs excels in building new products and re-engineering legacy products using s... Know more