Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005619/Ally

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a dataâdriven problem solver who thrives on building modern, scalable data solutions? We are on the hunt for a seniorâlevel Data Engineer who loves transforming complex data into powerful, trustworthy insights using cuttingâedge Microsoft technologies. If designing clean, efficient, cloudânative data pipelines is your sweet spot, this one’s for you.

POSITION INFO:
What this role is all about: You’ll be joining a forwardâthinking tech environment where data is the heartbeat of every decision. Expect to architect, build, and optimise data models, ingestion frameworks, and analytics solutions — with Microsoft Fabric at the centre of the ecosystem. This role is entirely remote, offering flexibility while still giving you the opportunity to contribute to enterpriseâgrade data engineering at scale.

What You Need to Succeed:

5+ years’ experience in data engineering
Handsâon expertise with Microsoft Fabric
A Degree in Computer Science / Engineering (nonânegotiable)
Azure Data Certifications — highly advantageous
Strong experience in designing and maintaining modern data solutions
Passion for clean architecture, highâquality engineering, and continuous improvement

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics
Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineering
Backend & Python Development
Automation, AI & RPA

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Ally-Jane Volmink
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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