AI‑Native Data Engineer

About

Plante Moran is modernizing its data and analytics platform and is seeking an AI‑Native Data Engineer to build scalable, governed solutions in a Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI). You’ll implement Medallion Architecture patterns and use AI as a first‑class part of the engineering lifecycle.

Your role

• Build and operate automated, repeatable data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric and Azure (e.g., Data Factory) with strong observability.
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold): land raw data, transform/validate/enrich, and publish trusted data products for analytics and AI.
• Ingest data from APIs and enterprise systems into lakehouses and Azure SQL–based stores; model data to support reuse and AI/ML feature needs.
• Develop transformations using Python/PySpark/Spark and SQL/T‑SQL.
• Experience building AI agentic workloads (e.g. Microsoft CoPilot Agents, workflow automation, PR review bots, orchestration assistants), or strong interest in learning agent‑based patterns.
• Use Git and CI/CD (e.g., GitHub/GitHub Actions) for source control, reviews, and deployments; leverage Copilot/AI tools to accelerate delivery and documentation.
• Partner with architects and stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable, governed solutions.

The Qualifications

• 2–4 years in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development.
• Strong SQL plus Python for data transformation and pipeline logic; experience with PySpark/Spark.
• Hands‑on with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse/Data Engineering/Pipelines) and Azure Data Factory; general Azure exposure (Azure SQL, Storage, APIs).
• Experience with Databricks (Azure Databricks preferred).
• Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD basics (branching, PRs, automated checks/deployments).

Nice to Have’s

• Experience building AI agentic workloads (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot Agents workflow automation, PR review bots, orchestration assistants), or strong interest in learning agent‑based patterns.
• Familiarity with lakehouse or data warehouse architectures and governance concepts (cataloging/lineage/security).
• Power BI experience with semantic models or tabular modeling.
• PowerShell scripting or automation for deployments and operational workflows.

Additional Information

• This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
• Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which means flexibility and balance while staying true to a principally in-person model.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified bilingual candidates in Japanese-English or Chinese-English.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible benefits plans
• Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement
• Pension plan (for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff)
• Paid sick time (for some contingent staff)
• Discretionary bonus plan (for eligible staff)

Compensation

• The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $80,000 - $120,000.

Equal Opportunity

• Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Maintains a drug-free workplace.