We are looking for a Microsoft Fabric Data & AI Platform Consultant to support a manufacturing organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as it advances its enterprise data and AI capabilities. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in shaping a modern data platform that enables trusted access to information, stronger analytics, and scalable AI use cases. The consultant will work closely with business leaders and technical partners to define architecture, guide implementation, and create a reliable foundation for retrieval-based AI solutions and future innovation.
Responsibilities
- Direct the transition of critical business data from legacy SQL Server environments into Microsoft Fabric, ensuring a stable and well-governed modernization approach.
- Architect cloud-based data solutions that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and emerging AI initiatives across the organization.
- Develop and refine data pipelines, transformation workflows, and integration processes to improve data quality, accessibility, and performance.
- Design retrieval frameworks using Azure AI Search to support semantic search, vector-based discovery, and hybrid search capabilities.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders and business teams to align platform decisions with operational priorities and long-term strategic goals.
- Establish data structures and access patterns that improve how information is organized, discovered, and consumed across teams.
- Provide consulting guidance on platform best practices, implementation planning, and scalable design for future AI-enabled applications.