Senior Data Engineer | Azure Synapse, Fabric & Databricks

Tumaini Consulting; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting in Durban seeks an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, build and maintain robust data solutions using modern cloud-based platforms, ensuring scalable and high-quality data pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data engineering, strong Python and SQL skills, and hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer.
• Proficiency with Azure cloud services and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong Python development and advanced SQL skills.
• Experience with Databricks and modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust data solutions.
• Develop, optimise and support scalable data pipelines.
• Work with modern cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Support ongoing enhancement of data engineering processes and best practices.

Skills

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Azure

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Cloud computing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Tumaini Consulting in Durban seeks an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, build and maintain robust data solutions using modern cloud-based platforms, ensuring scalable and high-quality data pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data engineering, strong Python and SQL skills, and hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving abilities are essential.