Senior Data & AI Consultant

Lantern • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Consultant for our Data & AI practice to lead transformative digital initiatives powered by the Microsoft ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Dataverse, who can translate complex data challenges into strategic business outcomes. You will architect and implement modern data platforms, guide clients on AI readiness, and mentor teams on leveraging the full Microsoft stack to enable advanced analytics, data governance, and intelligent automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years hands-on experience with the Microsoft Data & AI stack (Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Dataverse).
• Proven success designing and delivering modern data platforms within Microsoft environments, integrating structured and unstructured data for analytics and AI.
• Expertise in DAX, Power Query (M), T-SQL, and Python for advanced data modeling and transformation.
• Familiarity with Fabric’s OneLake, Data Activator, and Copilot integrations for automating data insights.
• Experience implementing data governance and security via Microsoft Purview and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Power BI, ensuring scalable, secure, and performant architectures.
• Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging Dataflows, Notebooks, and Pipelines within Fabric, enabling unified data ingestion and transformation across diverse data sources.
• Build semantic data models and design data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses for analytics, AI, and operational reporting.
• Deliver end-to-end Power BI solutions, from dataset modeling to DAX optimization and interactive visual storytelling.
• Provide strategic consulting on data modernization, AI enablement, and governance frameworks (e.g., Purview), aligning technical execution with business goals.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, promoting best practices in data engineering, solution architecture, and Microsoft platform adoption.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the Microsoft Cloud Data Platform, staying current with updates across Fabric, Power BI, Synapse, and Azure OpenAI.

Benefits

• A culture that both wows our customers and employees;
• Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies;
• Competitive salary & group benefits;
• Generous training and education opportunities;
• Diverse team social events;
• Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees