Sr. Data Engineer

United Utility Services, LLC is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer for an onsite role in Spring, TX. This is a hands-on architect and builder position focused on designing, building, and operationalizing a 100% cloud, Microsoft-centric enterprise data platform that unifies vendor-hosted data for governed analytics, self-service reporting, and future AI initiatives.

Role Summary

In this role, you will own end-to-end outcomes while unifying disparate vendor-hosted data sources for governed analytics, self-service reporting, and future AI initiatives. The work centers on implementing core data architecture components and delivering practical solutions that translate business and operational needs into usable data models and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and personally implement core components of the enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake) and Azure data services.
• Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines integrating data from multiple SaaS and vendor-hosted systems.
• Develop enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, physical) that support reporting and operational use cases.
• Enable analytics and self-service reporting through Power BI, Power Platform, and Dataverse.
• Apply strong SQL skills across data modeling, transformations, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Build reliable data pipelines using Python, APIs, cloud storage, and modern data integration tools.
• Work with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL/Synapse/Fabric, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar environments.
• Handle structured and semi-structured sources including REST APIs, JSON, CSV, Excel, databases, and SaaS exports.
• Use transformation, orchestration, and integration tools such as dbt, Airbyte, Fivetran, Dagster, Airflow, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Follow Git-based development workflows and basic software engineering practices.
• Apply interest in AI-enabled analytics, automation, and internal tools, including practical use of AI coding assistants and LLM-based workflows.
• Support business intelligence and reporting, with experience in Power BI (data modeling, Power Query, DAX, dashboard development, and performance tuning).
• Work with Microsoft Power Platform capabilities including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Design and implement analytics-ready data models optimized for reporting and performance.
• Build and maintain Power BI datasets, semantic models, and shared data sources supporting operational reporting, financial and performance reporting, and executive dashboards.
• Ensure reports are sourced from governed, consistent datasets to reduce duplication and conflicting metrics.
• Partner with business users and analysts to understand reporting requirements and translate them into data models and reusable datasets.
• Improve report performance, reliability, and refresh stability through modeling, aggregation strategies, and Fabric/Azure SQL optimization.
• Define a practical, phased enterprise data strategy aligned to business priorities, balancing scalability, cost, and usability through architectural standards.
• Implement data governance practices including data ownership and stewardship models, data quality rules and monitoring, and metadata, documentation, and lineage standards.
• Coordinate with IT security to ensure security, access control, and compliance requirements are met.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Operations, and business leaders to ensure data solutions are usable and trusted.
• Act as a technical authority on enterprise data decisions and provide light mentorship as data practices mature.

Requirements

• 7+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power Platform / Dataverse.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake.
• Strong hands-on experience with Synapse.
• Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, CSV, Excel, databases, and SaaS exports.
• Experience integrating data across multiple SaaS/vendor platforms.
• Proven ability to design and build cloud-native data architectures.
• Solid understanding of data governance implemented in real environments.

Technologies

Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake, Azure data services, Azure, Azure SQL, Power Platform, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Query, DAX, Power BI datasets, semantic models, SQL, Python, REST APIs, APIs, JSON, CSV, Excel, dbt, Airbyte, Fivetran, Dagster, Airflow, GitHub Actions, Git-based development workflows, Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift, Microsoft Purview, LLM-based workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar governance tooling.
• Azure or Fabric certifications.
• Experience establishing data foundations in cloud-only organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Role Conditions

• Hands-on role
• Architect + builder responsibilities
• Individual contributor position
• Outcome-driven in a lean IT organization
• Not a pure governance or policy role
• Not a BI-only or reporting developer role
• Not dependent on a large data engineering team

Compensation

USD 130,000 - 150,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Posting Dates

• Posting Date: 9/23/2026
• Minimum posting date: 10/02/2026

How to Apply

Candidates may apply by clicking the apply button in this posting which is hosted on the careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers.

Internal Employee Notice

This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through the careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers.

Additional Information

• Applicants may be asked: Are you currently employed by the Company?

Recruiting Policy

• United Utility Services, LLC does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms.
• Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered.
• The Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected].