Data Engineer

About the role

Launchpad Technologies Inc. is a global technology partner connecting top talent with high-impact projects across North America and beyond. We specialize in Staff Augmentation and product development, helping companies scale with agility while empowering professionals to grow in meaningful, remote-first environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a canonical data model to support a modern data platform
• Design and build real-time data pipelines using Azure Data Explorer (ADX/Eventhouse) and/or Spark structured streaming
• Support the migration from a legacy Azure SQL data warehouse into a Fabric-based Lakehouse architecture
• Optimize performance and capacity usage in real-time data environments
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines across both streaming and batch workloads
• Translate legacy SQL-based logic into modern PySpark-based pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions
• Mentor and upskill team members, helping reduce silos across data engineering and reporting teams
• What You Need to Succeed

Requirements

• 📅Start date: ASAP
• 🖋️Contract type: Contractor
• 🕘Work hours: 8 am to 5 pm PST
• 💻Work mode: 100% remote
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with real-time data platforms (Azure Data Explorer / ADX / Eventhouse or similar)
• Solid experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) or equivalent real-time query languages
• Strong experience with data modeling (ERD, normalization/denormalization, analytical models)
• Hands-on experience with Spark / PySpark, including streaming pipelines
• Experience working with large-scale data pipelines (batch + streaming)
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Experience with Lakehouse architectures
• Experience with Power BI
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Purview)
• ⭐ Key Notes ⭐
• We are looking for candidates with proven real-time data and KQL/ADX experience.
• Candidates who would need to ramp up on these technologies will not be a fit for this role.
• What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
• Intro Chat - 60 min with our Talent team
• Cultural Fit Interview - 30 min with our Team Engagement Manager
• Take-Home-Test
• Final Round - 2 Interviews with Data & Insights Director + Architects
• Why You'll Love Working at Launchpad
• 💻 100% remote from anywhere
• 💸 Competitive compensation in USD
• 🧠 Training allowances for upskilling
• 🌍 Work with global teams and top-tier clients
• 🖥 Home-office hardware setup
• 🏖 PTO for recharge and balance
• 🫶 People-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and impact
• Compliance & Equal Opportunity
• All candidate information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
• Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting!

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