Senior Data Engineer — Azure, Databricks, Data Vault 2.0, Power BI (6-month project, remote "31")

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a 6-month remote engagement (July 2026 – December 2027, approx. 108 working days) for an energy sector client in Germany. The project involves migrating existing Workforce and SLA reports from Novomind to BSI, and extending the client's Azure-based analytics platform (DAP4U). You will work across the full data stack — from source integration and data modelling to ETL pipelines and Power BI dashboards — in a ticket-based delivery setup via Azure DevOps. Project language is German. You must be able to communicate fluently with business stakeholders and the client's solution architect in German. What you'll work on • Analyse existing Novomind reports and map them to new BSI data structures • Align reporting requirements with business stakeholders across departments • Design and implement Data Vault 2.0 models and Mart/Star Schema structures • Connect BSI as a new source system to the existing Azure data platform • Build ETL/ELT pipelines from BSI into DAP4U • Develop semantic Power BI models and reporting layer (SLA, management, and operational reports) • Deliver backlog items in Azure DevOps with clean documentation, testing, and release notes • Coordinate architecture decisions with the client's designated solution architect Requirements Must-have: • Strong hands-on experience in Data Engineering and BI on Microsoft Azure • Proficiency with Databricks, dbt, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI • Solid knowledge of Data Vault 2.0, ER modelling, Star Schema / Mart design • Experience connecting new source systems to existing data platforms • Ability to analyse business reporting requirements directly with stakeholders • Fluent German (written and spoken) — the project language is German • Experience with Azure DevOps, backlog-based working, User Stories, DoD, and release management • High degree of autonomy — you own analysis, implementation, testing, and deployment Nice to have: • Familiarity with BSI Report • Experience in the utilities / energy sector or complex enterprise data platforms • Background in SLA, management, or workforce/service reporting Duration: ~18 months (Jul 2026 – Dec 2027) Volume: 108 working days Location: 100% remote Project language: German Sector: Energy / Finance & Insurance