Senior Microsoft Fabric & BI Solution Architect

Technology Cue is looking for a Senior Microsoft Fabric & BI Solution Architect who can combine solution architecture, presales, client engagement, technical leadership and hands-on delivery.

This is not a purely managerial or architecture-only role. The successful candidate should be comfortable working directly with clients, designing end-to-end solutions, supporting proposals and estimates, guiding junior developers, and remaining hands-on across Microsoft Fabric, Data Engineering, Data Modelling and Power BI.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead client discovery workshops and understand business and technical requirements.
• Design end-to-end Data & Analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Azure technologies.
• Support presales activities including solution shaping, technical presentations, estimations, proposals and Statements of Work.
• Help build client confidence during the sales process and contribute to winning new engagements.
• Design Fabric architectures including Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake, Pipelines, Notebooks and Medallion architecture.
• Lead Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling and Power BI solution design.
• Remain hands-on with SQL, ETL/ELT, Power BI, DAX, Power Query and Fabric development when required.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers and conduct technical/design reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide architecture and delivery guidance.
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, templates and best practices.
• Liaise directly with Australian and international clients.

Preferred candidate profile

• 10+ years of experience in Data, BI, Analytics or related technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Strong SQL, Data Engineering and Data Modelling experience.
• Strong knowledge of Data Warehousing, Star Schema and Semantic Models.
• Experience with DAX, Power Query, ETL/ELT and data pipelines.
• Good understanding of Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake and Medallion architecture.
• Experience in solution architecture, estimation and technical design.
• Previous experience in client-facing consulting or presales roles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently conduct client workshops and solution discussions.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Python / PySpark / Azure Data Factory experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Australian, UK or US clients will be preferred.
• Microsoft certifications in Fabric, Power BI or Azure Data would be advantageous.

Engagement flexibility

We are open to Full-Time, Part-Time or Long-Term Contract arrangements for the right candidate. The final engagement model will be determined based on experience, availability and overall fit.Role & responsibilities

Preferred certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Relevant Azure Data / Data Engineering certifications

Please Note: Candidates looking for a purely managerial, coordination-only or non-hands-on architect role may not be suitable.