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 transformation.
• Experience designing and implementing data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring data teams, with a track record of scaling data operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Azure Data Engineering or Microsoft Fabric certifications.
• Experience with machine learning or AI-driven analytics.
• Background in financial services, sales optimisation, or regulatory reporting.

Why Join?

Leadership Role – Build and shape a data team from the ground up.
Innovative Projects – Work on cutting-edge data engineering solutions.
Career Growth – Access to continuous training and professional development.

If you are not contacted within 10 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.