Microsoft Fabric Specialist

About One51 

One51 is a specialist Data, Analytics & AI consulting firm helping organisations unlock value from their data through modern platforms, analytics, reporting, and AI-driven solutions. We partner with clients across industries to design and deliver scalable, high-impact data solutions using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and modern cloud data platforms. 

At One51, we combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic consulting approach. Our team works closely with clients to solve real business problems, modernise data environments, and enable better decision-making through trusted data and AI-driven insights. 

The Role 

We are looking for an experienced and technically capable Microsoft Fabric Specialist to join our growing consulting team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about designing, implementing, optimising, and supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft Fabric environments and modern analytics platforms. 

As a Microsoft Fabric Specialist at One51, you will work across a range of client engagements focused on platform architecture, analytics engineering, data integration, governance, reporting enablement, and AI-ready data platform solutions. You will collaborate with architects, data engineers, analysts, AI engineers, consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable and high-performing Microsoft Fabric solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and architect Microsoft Fabric environments aligned to client business and technical requirements.
• Implement and support Microsoft Fabric workloads, including Data Engineering, Data Factory, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Power BI, and OneLake capabilities.
• Configure, optimise, secure, and maintain Microsoft Fabric environments across development, test, and production environments.
• Design and develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and analytics solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
• Develop and support CI/CD processes for Microsoft Fabric components, including pipelines, notebooks, semantic models, reports, shortcuts, and deployment artefacts.
• Implement DevOps, governance, monitoring, and automation practices across Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Perform platform performance tuning, workload optimisation, monitoring, and cost management activities.
• Collaborate with analytics and AI teams to support reporting, advanced analytics, and AI workloads.
• Support the implementation of data governance, security, access control, and compliance best practices.
• Participate in solution architecture, technical discovery workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and implementation guides.
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, accelerators, standards, and best practices within One51. 

Skills & Experience 

Essential 

• 5+ years’ experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Platform Engineering, BI Engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Experience configuring, administering, performance tuning, and maintaining Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Strong experience developing and managing CI/CD processes for Microsoft Fabric development components.
• Experience with Fabric workloads, including Data Factory, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Real-Time Intelligence, and Power BI.
• Strong SQL development and data transformation skills.
• Experience with Python, Spark, PySpark, or notebook-based development.
• Strong understanding of modern lakehouse, warehouse, and analytics architecture principles.
• Experience implementing governance, security, and operational best practices in Microsoft data platforms.
• Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, Git integration, and deployment automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within consulting or project-based delivery environments. 

Desirable

• Experience with Azure cloud services and modern cloud-native architectures.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Fabric with Databricks, Snowflake, or external enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, or Generative AI workloads.
• Experience with real-time analytics and event streaming solutions.
• Understanding of FinOps, cost optimisation, and platform governance practices.
• Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
• Microsoft certifications related to Fabric, Azure, Power BI, or data engineering. 

Personal Attributes

• Passion for modern analytics platforms and Microsoft technologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.
• Professional and client-focused attitude.
• Curious mindset with a desire for continuous learning and improvement. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to work on leading-edge Microsoft analytics and AI platforms.
• Exposure to diverse industries and complex enterprise data challenges.
• Supportive and collaborative consulting culture.
• Career growth and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to One51’s Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform capabilities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are highly regarded. 

Recruitment Process 

One51 welcomes applications from candidates across different levels of experience, including emerging platform specialists, mid-level engineers, and experienced consultants. We recognise that strong potential can come from a range of professional backgrounds and experiences. 

Each application will be assessed based on a combination of: 

• Previous consulting or client-facing experience.
• Technical capability across Microsoft Fabric architecture, analytics engineering, DevOps, and modern data platforms.
• Problem-solving ability and communication skills.
• Alignment with One51’s collaborative and client-focused culture.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow within a consulting environment.
• The recruitment process may include an initial screening discussion, technical and consulting capability assessment, and interviews with members of the One51 leadership and delivery teams. 

How to Apply 

If you are passionate about Microsoft Fabric and modern analytics platforms and enjoy helping organisations build scalable, high-performing data and AI solutions, we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining One51 to careers@one51.com.au.