Senior Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004646/Jess

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

70 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

ð Senior Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric

Location: Bedfordview | Office base
Experience: 5+ years | Leadership Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Technologies. In this hybrid technical-leadership role, you’ll architect robust data infrastructure, develop scalable data solutions, and lead a small but growing data team. If you're passionate about building modern data platforms and mentoring others, this is your chance to make a major impact.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Responsibilities, Duties, and Tasks:

Data Engineering & Architecture

Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric.
Architect and optimize modern data warehouses and lakehouses.
Implement robust ETL/ELT processes and ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
Develop business-aligned data models to support analytics and reporting objectives.
Maintain data integrity, version control, governance, and security across the ecosystem.

Reporting & Analytics

Maintain and update Power BI dashboards and reports to align with evolving business needs.
Assist with data extractions and run defined SQL queries for operational insights.
Perform data validations, reconciliations, and support data documentation efforts.
Develop and maintain high-quality semantic models in Power BI (Premium or Embedded a plus).

Team & Project Leadership

Build and lead a data team, starting with an existing analyst and expanding as needed.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions and guide architectural decisions.
Mentor junior team members, support their development, and cultivate a collaborative culture.
Participate in data testing, agile planning, and stakeholder communication.

â Experience Required:

5+ years’ experience in data engineering, with proven expertise in Microsoft Fabric and the Azure Data stack.
Solid understanding of analytics, data integration, governance, and reporting.
Experience in leading or mentoring technical teams.
Strong business acumen with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.

ð¡ Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in Azure Data Services (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, etc.)
Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric capabilities: Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouse
Proficiency in T-SQL (stored procedures/functions) and PySpark/Spark SQL in Microsoft Fabric or Azure Databricks
Advanced experience in ETL/ELT design, performance optimization, and data transformation
Experience designing star schema based data models and building scalable analytics solutions
Strong background in data governance, compliance, and security best practices
Hands-on experience developing semantic models (datasets) in Power BI, including Premium or Embedded
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and use of Power BI Deployment Pipelines for CI/CD

ð Preferred Qualifications:

One of the following Microsoft Certifications:
- Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
- Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
- Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
Experience with machine learning models or AI-driven analytics
Background in financial services, sales optimization, or regulatory reporting

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For more information contact:
Jessica Roesch
Snr Recrutitment Consultant

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