Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (Employed or freelance)

EngiFlex BV; Belgique; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

EngiFlex BV seeks a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to roll out Microsoft Fabric, establish foundations, and mentor the team through best practices and knowledge transfer. In the initial phase you will implement the platform, set up pipelines, and demonstrate effective ways of working.

You will design Medallion Architectures, build scalable Python pipelines, and shape our data lake and BI integration. The role blends hands-on delivery with coaching, stakeholder collaboration, and long-term

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Microsoft Fabric in production environments.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data lakes, ETL/ELT and data transfer processes.
• Experience designing Medallion Architectures and Fabric-based data platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, notebooks, and modern data engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft BI practices, and DevOps tooling.
• Clear communication; ability to translate complex topics into training.
• Experience coaching and growing a data team; initiative and leadership.
• Hands-on problem solver with collaborative mindset; not only architect.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch or French, and English.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Fabric, from initial setup to production-ready solutions.
• Design and implement Medallion Architectures within Fabric, aligned with data architecture best practices.
• Build scalable data pipelines and data transfer flows using Python notebooks and Fabric capabilities.
• Help shape a robust data lake approach and the broader data services architecture.
• Integrate Power BI and Microsoft BI practices into the data development lifecycle.
• Contribute to data visualization enablement with well-structured, reusable data for reporting.
• Provide hands-on coaching, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions for the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth handover and long-term ownership.

Job description

Tasks and responsibilities

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to help build and roll out Microsoft Fabric, establish strong foundations, and coach the internal team through best practices and structured knowledge transfer. In the first phase, you will play a key role in the implementation, set up the platform, create the initial pipelines, and demonstrate effective ways of working.

Key responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Fabric, from initial setup to production-ready solutions.
• Design and implement a Medallion Architecture within Fabric, aligned with industry standards and data architecture best practices.
• Build scalable and reliable data pipelines and data transfer flows using Python notebooks and Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering capabilities.
• Help shape a robust data lake approach and broader data & services architecture within the platform.
• Integrate Power BI and Microsoft BI practices, including DevOps-oriented ways of working, into the data development lifecycle.
• Contribute to data visualization enablement by ensuring well-structured and reusable data solutions for reporting needs.
• Provide hands-on coaching, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen the internal data team's capabilities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth handover and sustainable long-term ownership.

Your profile

• You have proven experience delivering Microsoft Fabric solutions in production environments.
• You bring strong expertise in data architecture, data & services architecture, data lakes, and ETL/ELT or broader data transfer processes.
• You have solid experience designing Medallion Architectures, data pipelines, and Fabric-based data platforms.
• You are proficient in Python, notebooks, and modern data engineering workflows.
• You are familiar with Power BI, Microsoft BI, data visualization concepts, and DevOps practices and tools.
• You communicate clearly and can translate complex topics into understandable guidance or training.
• You enjoy coaching others, sharing knowledge, and helping a team grow in maturity.
• You combine initiative and leadership with a collaborative mindset.
• You are a pragmatic, hands-on problem solver, not only a designer or architect.
• You communicate in Dutch or French, and in English.

Offer

You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car. (Freelance is also possible)