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A Microsoft Fabric Engineer is needed in Pretoria through Watershed Consulting. This contract, intermediate role suits a data engineer or analytics professional with 8 to 10 years of experience, including demonstrated experience on Microsoft Fabric and cloud data platforms.
About the company and the work
Watershed Consulting is a recruitment company offering placement opportunities in Banking, Finance, Call Centre, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), and related sectors. It says it goes beyond traditional recruitment by finding the best fit between candidate and job, with expertise in compensation, benefits, job evaluation and competency profiling. In this role, the engineer will design, develop and support data solutions on Microsoft Fabric, working with PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL and Python, and building semantic models and Power BI datasets.
Role details
- Microsoft Fabric Engineer in Pretoria, listed as Contract and Intermediate.
- Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 7 days.
- Job number 2645566.
- The advert lists R1000.00 – R10001.00 per hour; this figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate on the original advert.
The work includes Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD and deployment automation, Medallion Architecture, data modelling, governance, metadata management and security controls, and performance tuning, troubleshooting data pipelines, and optimising cost and capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of experience in data engineering or analytics with demonstrated experience on Microsoft Fabric and cloud data platforms.
- Proven experience with PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, Python, and building semantic models and Power BI datasets.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and deployment automation.
- Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture, data modeling, governance, metadata management, and security controls.
- Experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting data pipelines, and optimizing cost and capacity.
- Preferred: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer or Azure Data Engineer certifications and experience in large-scale data environments, as stated in the advert.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Watershed Consulting advert, and do not share passwords or banking details with anyone claiming to offer the role.
Practical tips
- Lead with Microsoft Fabric and cloud data platform experience, plus your 8 to 10 years in data engineering or analytics.
- Show PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL and Python work, and semantic models and Power BI datasets you have built.
- Highlight Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD and deployment automation experience.
- Mention Medallion Architecture, governance, metadata management and performance tuning.
- Apply promptly, as the advert expires in 7 days.
How the process works
After you apply through the original advert, Watershed Consulting reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Keep a copy of your application and note job number 2645566.
Important information
This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. The listed hourly figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate and contract terms on the original advert before accepting an offer. Never pay a fee to apply for a job.
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