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Senior Fabric Developer

Norton Rose Fulbright
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
98 San Jacinto Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2026
Job Description We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. The Senior Fabric Developer plays a crucial role in architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining complex Microsoft Fabric data solutions and database systems, including ETL/ELT, data movement and semantic modeling. This position requires deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric and cloud migrations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with large-scale databases, cloud platforms and analytics modeling, ensuring strong data governance, performance optimization, and reliable, low-risk migrations while focused on delivering business insights. This position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas. The role will require presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm's hybrid work policy. Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to: Architect and develop scalable, secure, and performant data solutions using Microsoft Fabric Implement database solutions utilizing the following engines: Lakehouse, Warehouse, Azure SQL Database, and SQL Server Develop, implement, and optimize ETL/ELT assets including pipelines, dataflows, and notebooks, as well as stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions Analyze existing SQL queries using execution plans and recommend tuning improvements (i.e., performance optimization) Develop procedures and scripts for data migration, validation, and reconciliation Create logical and physical ERD designs Design holistic data solutions to support data governance, lineage, quality, and standards Create and maintain Power BI semantic models and reports with a strong emphasis on performance optimization Design and Create modules to increase system performance and stability Creating Alerts regarding system performance, stability and availability Tune various modules to ensure system performance Lead cloud database migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and minimal data loss Integrate various data sources to create unified data models Analyze and optimize database performance, ensuring efficient query execution and resource utilization Automate database and data-solution deployments using Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD pipelines Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, configurations, and migration processes Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver tailored solutions Mentor junior developers and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities Stay current with evolving database and analytics technologies and recommend innovative solutions Other duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skillsand Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field Minimum of 7 years of experience in database development, with a focus on SQL Server, ETL/ELT design and build, database design/build, and cloud migration In lieu of bachelor's degree, 11 years of experience in database development, with a focus on SQL Server, ETL/ELT design and build, database design/build, and cloud migration Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Pipelines, Dataflows, Notebooks, Lakehouse/Warehouse, and orchestration patterns (e.g., Airflow where applicable) Expertise in Microsoft Fabric and its applications in data engineering and analytics solutions Proficient in SQL Server, including T-SQL programming, stored procedures, and triggers Experience with cloud database platforms Experience designing and creating Power BI reports (and related semantic modeling preferred) Experience following SDLC and Agile processes Experience assisting business partners in creating functional specifications Experience creating technical specification documents based on functional specifications Experience with database replication/mirroring patterns (e.g., CDC and related approaches) Strong understanding of database architecture and design principles Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., SSIS and/or modern cloud ETL/ELT tooling) and best practices Familiarity with data warehousing and BI solutions Certifications: Relevant certifications in Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and cloud platforms are preferred Microsoft Azure and Azure Pipelines experience is a plus Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy Proactive and self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. 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