Lead Data Engineer Microsoft Fabric - Data & AI

Cegeka; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Mobility budget

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Hospitalisation insurance

Laptop provided

Flex Reward Plan

Job summary

Cegeka is seeking a Lead Data Engineer for Microsoft Fabric in its Data & AI practice. You will design, build and optimize cloud data platforms using Fabric, lead a team of data engineers, and guide architecture decisions.

You will craft data pipelines, ensure governance, security, performance, and collaborate with clients to translate requirements into scalable solutions. You will also contribute to presales and stay current with Fabric and Azure services.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Business IT & Management or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in data engineering and building modern cloud data platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of PySpark, Python, SQL and/or Scala, as well as experience in data modelling, data integration and designing scalable data architectures.
• Familiar with CI/CD processes, Git and DevOps principles.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security and performance optimization.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric certifications are strong assets.
• Experience leading a team, creating a backlog, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Energized by coaching junior profiles.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at client locations, with hybrid work from Cegeka offices.

Responsibilities

• You design, build and optimize scalable data and analytics platforms based on Microsoft Fabric within the broader Microsoft Data & AI ecosystem
• You take on a technical lead role within projects and guide Data Engineers in architecture decisions, implementations and best practices
• You develop and manage data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and integrations with various source systems
• You work with Fabric Lakehouses, Data Warehouses, Notebooks and Pipelines to deliver reliable, high-performance data solutions
• You translate functional and technical requirements into future-oriented data solutions and advise clients on architecture, governance, security, performance and scalability
• You implement CI/CD and DevOps principles and safeguard the quality, reliability and maintainability of the solutions developed
• You actively share knowledge with colleagues, coach team members and contribute to the further growth of our Data & AI community
• You continuously develop your expertise and keep up with the latest developments in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and the broader data ecosystem
• You provide advice and contribute to presales proposals.

Skills

PySpark

Python

SQL

Scala

Data modelling

Data integration

Data architectures

CI/CD

Git

DevOps

Data governance

Security

Performance

Stakeholder comms

Team leadership

Backlog mgmt

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Job description

Lead Data Engineer Microsoft Fabric - Data & AI

Data is the foundation of every successful digital transformation. Do you want to help organizations unlock more value from their data and work on innovative data solutions? Within our Data & AI team, we are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer Microsoft Fabric. In this role, you will take the lead in challenging data and analytics projects and help clients design, build and optimize modern data platforms based on Microsoft Fabric. You combine technical expertise with coaching to ensure successful project delivery.

• You design, build and optimize scalable data and analytics platforms based on Microsoft Fabric within the broader Microsoft Data & AI ecosystem
• You take on a technical lead role within projects and guide Data Engineers in architecture decisions, implementations and best practices
• You develop and manage data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and integrations with various source systems
• You work with Fabric Lakehouses, Data Warehouses, Notebooks and Pipelines to deliver reliable, high-performance data solutions
• You translate functional and technical requirements into future-oriented data solutions and advise clients on architecture, governance, security, performance and scalability
• You implement CI/CD and DevOps principles and safeguard the quality, reliability and maintainability of the solutions developed
• You actively share knowledge with colleagues, coach team members and contribute to the further growth of our Data & AI community
• You continuously develop your expertise and keep up with the latest developments in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and the broader data ecosystem
• You provide advice and contribute to presales proposals.

What you need to succeed:

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Business IT & Management or a related field
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in data engineering and building modern cloud data platforms
• You have advanced knowledge of PySpark, Python, SQL and/or Scala, as well as experience in data modelling, data integration and designing scalable data architectures
• You are familiar with CI/CD processes, Git and DevOps principles
• You have a solid understanding of data governance, security and performance optimization
• You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric certifications are considered a strong asset
• You have experience leading a team, creating a backlog, assigning tasks and monitoring progress
• You are energized by coaching junior profiles
• You are flexible and willing to travel, as you will regularly work on-site at client locations. When your presence at the client is not required, you can combine working from home with working from the Cegeka office closest to you (Antwerp, Ghent, Diegem, Hasselt or Leuven).

What are we offering:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.