IT Systems Engineer - Fabric & Power Platform
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled IT systems engineers with expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As companies like Ralliant continue to invest in AI-driven analytics and digital transformation, professionals with strong data governance and BI engineering skills are in high demand. With the shift to remote work, companies are looking for candidates who can work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and data platform engineering, as well as their ability to design and implement AI-ready data models.
Job Description
About the Role
As an IT Systems Engineer at Ralliant, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform. You will work closely with business stakeholders, security, and platform teams to ensure that data products are optimized for reporting, AI-driven insights, and automation. Your expertise in data governance, security, and access control will be essential in ensuring that data is handled in a secure, governed, and scalable manner.The IT Systems Engineer role is part of a larger team responsible for driving digital transformation and innovation within the company. You will report to a senior technical leader and work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and data scientists to design and implement scalable and efficient data solutions.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions leveraging Lakehouse/Warehouse, Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Fabric capacities
- Build scalable data ingestion, transformation, and modeling pipelines that support analytics, self-service BI, and downstream AI use cases
- Implement standardized medallion-style data architectures with strong data quality, lineage, and observability
- Optimize Fabric workloads for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency, including capacity utilization and refresh strategies
- Develop enterprise-grade Power BI semantic models designed for reuse, performance, and AI-readiness
- Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards with a strong focus on usability, performance, and accessibility
- Apply advanced DAX and Power Query (M) techniques to optimize large models and complex datasets
- Implement and manage Power BI deployment pipelines, workspace strategies, and lifecycle management (dev/test/prod)
- Design AI-ready data models and semantic layers that support Microsoft Copilot, natural language querying, and generative AI experiences
- Partner with architecture and AI teams to align Fabric and Power BI assets with the organization’s broader AI and Copilot strategy
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience delivering BI or analytics solutions using Power BI and Microsoft data platforms
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, or strong prior experience with Power BI + Azure data services transitioning into Fabric
- Dimensional data modeling and semantic layer design
- DAX optimization and performance tuning
- Power Query (M) and data transformation best practices
- Experience designing analytics solutions with AI and Copilot consumption in mind
- Solid understanding of data governance, security, and access control concepts
- Strong SQL skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as Azure Synapse Analytics or AWS Redshift
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI concepts, including natural language processing and computer vision
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
- Certification in Microsoft Power BI or Azure data services
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest tools and technologies, including Microsoft 365 and Azure data services
- Comprehensive health and wellness package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
- Employee recognition and reward programs
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform, including specific examples of solutions you have designed and implemented.
- Highlight your understanding of data governance, security, and access control concepts, and how you have applied these in previous roles.
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment, and your experience with remote collaboration tools.
- Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date and highlight your relevant skills and experience.
- Be prepared to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms, and to provide examples of how you have communicated technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Research the company and the role thoroughly, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
- Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of Power BI reports and dashboards you have created, and any relevant certifications or training you have completed.
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