Cape Town: Lead Data Engineer posted by WatersEdge Solutions
Posted on 2025-07-15 00:00:00
| Employer | WatersEdge Solutions |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
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?
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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