Microsoft Cloud Data Engineer
Praesignis (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 11 June 2025
Job Details
Job Description
We are looking for a Mid to Senior-level Microsoft Cloud Data Engineer with solid experience in designing, developing, and optimizing data solutions on the Microsoft cloud stack. You will play a key role in delivering scalable and efficient data pipelines and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making in the mining sector. You will work in a dynamic, Agile environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Build and optimize data models for analytical and reporting use.
- Create interactive and insightful dashboards using Power BI and Grafana.
- Ingest, transform, and manage large-scale datasets using Microsoft Azure Data Explorer (ADX/Kusto).
- Write efficient and well-documented SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
- Monitor data flows, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues in cloud data pipelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders.
- Maintain best practices for data governance, security, and quality.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 4–8 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
- Mining experience is essential.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services, especially Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Data Explorer (ADX).
- Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI dashboarding and DAX.
- Exposure to Grafana for operational metrics or real-time monitoring dashboards.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Experience working with large datasets, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sectors.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.