About the job
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Data Engineer specializing in the Power Platform at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions in Budapest. In this pivotal role within our international Common Data Intelligence Hub, you will enhance our Cloud Data & Analytics Platform by serving as the crucial link between Self-Service BI teams and the Azure Lakehouse backend.
Our Cloud Data & Analytics Platform integrates Azure Lakehouse technologies (Data Factory, Databricks, dbt, CDC Framework) with Microsoft Power Platform services (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online). This innovative platform empowers business units to develop and manage their own analytics and reporting solutions while adhering to enterprise-level security, governance, and data management protocols.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will ensure that self-service solutions operate efficiently, securely, and reliably in accordance with established standards. You will provide guidance and support to business and data teams, helping them navigate the technical framework, governance principles, and best practices for sustainable analytics solutions. Collaboration with platform engineers will be key to maintaining operational alignment between the Power Platform frontend and the Lakehouse backend.
Platform Operations & Maintenance:
- Ensure the reliable operation and performance optimization of Power Platform components (Power BI Service, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online) within the Cloud Data & Analytics Platform.
- Monitor platform usage and performance to guarantee optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Manage Power BI gateways and secure data connections to the Azure Lakehouse backend (ADF, Databricks, dbt, CDC Framework).
- Oversee role-based access control (RBAC) and workspace permissions in line with corporate governance and Azure security principles.
- Optimize data refresh and load processes to maintain the freshness and stability of analytical datasets.
- Work closely with platform engineering teams to address incidents, coordinate upgrades, and implement technical improvements across both frontend and backend layers.
- Create standardized operational dashboards and reports to enhance transparency regarding platform usage, capacity, and performance metrics.
Governance & Best Practices:
- Consult and coach Self-Service BI teams on effectively utilizing Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate within the governance framework.
- Guide new teams through onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring proper workspace configuration.

