Description:
Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric (Team Lead)
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer (Team Lead) with expertise in Microsoft Fabric to spearhead the development and optimisation of a next-generation data warehouse. This hybrid role requires flexibility for 3 days in-office per week in Cape Town and offers an exciting opportunity to build and lead a growing data team.
Role Overview
As a Data Engineer (Team Lead), you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures within the Microsoft ecosystem. You will work closely with business stakeholders, mentor data professionals, and drive data-driven decision-making by ensuring efficient data processing and integration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Architect and optimise the data warehouse using Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Databricks). Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data quality, governance, and security best practices. Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and integration to support business intelligence and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Build and lead a data engineering team, initially managing an existing analyst and expanding the team as needed. Provide mentorship, training, and career development for junior data professionals. Stay up to date with emerging technologies in data engineering, analytics, and Microsoft Fabric advancements.Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, specialising in Microsoft Fabric. Strong expertise in Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Databricks). Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or Spark for data processing and transformati