Microsoft Fabric / Azure Data Lead - Bollinger Shipyards

This is a remote position. Client: Bollinger Shipyards Position Summary We are seeking a Cloud Developer/Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a modern Microsoft Fabric data platform for a large-scale enterprise environment. This role will own the target Fabric architecture, guide the migration from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric, and establish secure, scalable data ingestion and protection patterns The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on Microsoft Fabric and Azure data engineering experience, along with the ability to lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, work directly with client stakeholders, and navigate security and compliance requirements in a government or defense-related environment Primary Location: Across USA Work Model: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contract Duration: 2.5-3 Months + 6-Month Extension Potential Responsibilities Own the end-to-end design of the client's target Microsoft Fabric architecture, including workspace organization, capacity strategy and sizing, and cost forecasting Lead the technical strategy for migrating the existing Azure Synapse platform to Microsoft Fabric, including migration approach, data movement patterns, and sequencing Evaluate and recommend approaches such as OneLake shortcuts versus one-time data copy while minimizing disruption to active initiatives Design secure Microsoft Fabric networking, including private endpoints and virtual network integration, in partnership with infrastructure and se