Senior Data Engineer (Azure)

Location: Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa

We are seeking two highly skilled Senior Data Engineers to join a fast-paced, data platform delivery team supporting a UK-based client. The successful candidates will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions on Microsoft Azure, specifically leveraging Azure Synapse and related services.

This role requires experienced professionals who can operate independently, engage effectively with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality data engineering solutions in a distributed, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines and data processing solutions on Azure
  
• Build and optimize solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics
  
• Integrate data from multiple sources into cloud-based data platforms
  
• Ensure high-quality, reliable, and efficient data ingestion and transformation pipelines
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  
• Support and enhance existing data platforms and architectures
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and platform-related issues
  
• Deliver solutions aligned with best practices in data engineering and cloud architecture
  
• Work independently while managing deliverables across the project lifecycle
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure Data Services
    
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
    
• Proven experience in Data Engineering (data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes)
  
• Experience working with:
  • Data integration and transformation tools
    
  • Data warehousing concepts and architectures
    
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems

Functional Requirements

• Ability to work independently and drive delivery without close supervision
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  
• Experience working in remote/distributed teams
  
• Understanding of basic Business Intelligence concepts and workflows
  

Communication & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English)
  
• Ability to engage confidently with international (UK-based) stakeholders
  
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  
• Self-motivated and delivery-focused mindset
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with additional Azure services (Data Factory, Databricks, etc.)
  
• Exposure to large-scale or enterprise data platform projects
  
• Experience supporting UK or international clients
  

Details

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