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Cape Town: Lead Data Engineer posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Cape Town: Lead Data Engineer posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Posted on 2025-08-28 00:00:00

Job Summary

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?

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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.

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