Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005626/Jess

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a specialist data and analytics consultancy focused on helping organisations unlock value from their data. They partner with medium to large enterprises to design, build, and optimise modern data platforms across cloud and on-prem environments.
With deep expertise in data warehousing, business intelligence, and cloud transformation, they deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions that drive smarter decision-making and business growth. Their team is made up of highly skilled data professionals who work on complex, enterprise-level data challenges.

POSITION INFO:
We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong Microsoft Fabric expertise to join a high-performing data team.
You’ll play a key role in designing and building modern data platforms, enabling advanced analytics, and supporting business-critical reporting solutions.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and working across the full data lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures
Implement and optimise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric
Develop and manage data lakes, lakehouses, and data warehouses
Integrate data from multiple sources (structured and unstructured)
Ensure data quality, performance, and governance best practices
Collaborate with BI developers, analysts, and stakeholders
Support and enhance reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI)
Contribute to data platform strategy and best practices

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Computer Science or Engineering degree
5+ years’ experience in a Data Engineering role
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
Solid experience with:
- Azure Data Services (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake, etc.)
- SQL / T-SQL
- Data warehousing and dimensional modelling
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines
Exposure to Power BI or broader BI environments
Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures
Ability to work in a consulting or client-facing environment (advantageous)

Apply now!

For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: />
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Software Developers (Back-End/ Front-End/ Full Stack)
Business Intelligence
Data

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:
Jessica Roesch
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Our client is a specialist data and analytics consultancy focused on helping organisations unlock value from their data. They partner with medium to large enterprises to design, build, and optimise modern data platforms across cloud and on-prem environments.With deep expertise in data warehousing, business intelligence, and cloud transformation, they deliver scalable, high-performance data solutio...
Today

Data Engineer (Fully Remote)
Location: Centurion
Salary: 65000.00 Monthly
Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced data engineer to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives in a modern, cloud-based environment and is passionate about building scalable data solutions.
Today

Data Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
data engineer – Remote RoleAre 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&rsq...
1 day ago

AI â Factory - Data Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Hourly
AI – Factory - data engineerType: ContractorHybrid - Johannesburg or Cape Town
2 days ago

Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) - Remote
Location: South Africa
Salary: Annually
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud data engineer to join their engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your deep expertise in Spark Best Practices to develop modular, portable PySpark applications, ensuring the companies platform remai...
3 days ago

Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist)
Location: South Africa
Salary: Market Related Monthly
Role:Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud data engineer to join their engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your deep expertise in Spark Best Practices to develop modular, portable PySpark applications, ensuring the companies platform ...
3 days ago

Cloud Data Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Cloud data engineer-JHB-OnSite-12 Month Contract
9 days ago

Data Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
21 days ago

Data Engineer
Location: South Africa
Salary: Market Related Monthly
Key Responsibilities:data engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server Agent, SSIS, Azure data Factory, or Airflow) with checkpoint/rollback, job tracking, and recovery capabilities.Perform data cleansing, pr...
24 days ago

Azure Data Engineer (Mid to Senior)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: market related
This role focuses on designing, building, and supporting data solutions using Azure technologies and Power BI.
28 days ago