Data Engineer

Contour Software

. Maintain, extend and troubleshoot data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, including changes to existing pipelines and Python notebooks.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKarachi • PakistanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL, alongside proficiency in Power BI for dashboard creation. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective data solutions and operational support.

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Microsoft FabricPower BIAzure SQLAgile DeliveryAzure AI Foundry

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DevelopmentSQL OptimizationData ModellingDAXDebugging and DiagnosticsData ScienceStatistical AnalysisAI IntegrationPerformance TuningData Quality Checks

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingIndependent WorkPrioritizationEnthusiasm for Technology

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft FabricPower BIAzure SQL ServerAzure Cosmos DBAzure AI Foundry

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Data OperationsAgile Delivery ModelData RequirementsClient-Facing ReportsObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureMS SQL ServerPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, extend and troubleshoot data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, including changes to existing pipelines and Python notebooks.
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for internal and client-facing use.
Write and optimise SQL against the Azure SQL estate, covering transformations, data quality checks and performance tuning.
Investigate and resolve pipeline failures, and improve the resilience and observability of data operations.
Document how systems work to avoid single points of knowledge.
Work directly with research and client teams to understand data requirements.
Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Use AI where it genuinely adds value in data products and workflow.
Balance planned development with operational support, troubleshooting and ad-hoc requests within an Agile delivery model.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Microsoft Fabric – building and modifying data pipelines and Python notebooks.
Power BI – building dashboards from scratch, data modelling and DAX.
Microsoft SQL Server / Azure SQL – optimising non-trivial queries.
Excellent debugging and diagnostic ability, working from logs and telemetry through to root cause.
Comfortable working independently on ambiguous problems, through to a documented fix.
Experience of Agile delivery, with strong prioritisation across parallel workstreams.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Genuine enthusiasm for technology and for AI, with an active interest in how things work.
Azure Cosmos DB – data modelling and querying.
Azure AI Foundry – building or deploying AI-enabled workflows.
Experience of data science or statistical analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
Parents Medical Coverage
Provident Fund
Employee Performance-based bonuses
Home Internet Subsidy
Conveyance Allowance
Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
Life Benefit
Child Care Facility
Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
Professional Development Budget
Recreational area for in-house games
Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
Friendly work environment
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