Microsoft Fabric Specialist (Data Engineering, Governance & DWH) (Onsite – JHB) (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:

Our client is building a centralised data warehouse to enable data-driven decision-making across conservation, operations, and finance. The Microsoft Fabric Specialist’s role focuses on Microsoft Fabric and the data layer, ensuring reliable ingestion, governance, and usability of data across systems.

DUTIES:

• Design and manage data pipelines into the data warehouse (Microsoft Fabric)
• Support the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and anomaly detection across pipelines
• Implement data governance, lineage, and classification frameworks
• Work closely with BI and Analytics teams to support reporting and dashboards
• Manage integration between source systems and Fabric environment
• Implement data security and compliance controls
• Document

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years’ experience in data engineering or data architecture
• Strong experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes
• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric or similar platforms
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills
• Experience with data governance and data quality frameworks

Advantageous:

• DP-700 (Fabric Data Engineer)
• DP-203 / DP-600
• Experience with Power BI and analytics environments

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical and data-focused mindset
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work across systems and teams
• Strong documentation and governance focus