Job Specifications
Join an organization on its cutting-edge journey towards a fully data-driven future, leveraging a centralized data warehouse for reporting and analytics. To advance this transformation, we seek a dedicated professional who is ready to architect innovative solutions in the cloud.
As an ideal candidate, you are a skilled Microsoft Fabric Architect with a passion for modernizing data platforms and a proven ability to drive complex projects. If you enjoy designing solutions that integrate security and governance, this role may be the right fit for you.
You design a completely new Microsoft Fabric architecture, including Dataflows Gen2, Notebooks (PySpark), Pipelines, Lakehouses, and Data Warehouses within the Azure Cloud.
You implement and configure the Microsoft Fabric platform and the associated Azure services.
You design security and governance frameworks in line with internal standards, including Row-Level Security and Azure AD authentication.
You set up monitoring and logging for pipelines, datasets, and notebooks.
You define standards for dataset modeling, ETL processes, and performance optimization.
You ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the data reporting platform.
You integrate existing metadata management tools into the Fabric architecture.
You document the architecture and train ICT teams in managing Microsoft Fabric.
You collaborate with Power BI architects to align reporting and dashboards with the Fabric data warehouse.
The expected outcomes of your role will include a fully implemented Microsoft Fabric, effective governance, and responsive monitoring systems, ensuring a seamless operation of the platform.
What are we looking for?
You hold a Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
You have 5+ years of experience with Power BI and Azure Data Services.
You have proven experience as an architect with Microsoft Fabric, designing and implementing Fabric-based data platforms.
You have strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric components: Dataflows, Notebooks (PySpark), Pipelines, Lakehouses, Warehouses, and Data Factory integrations.
You have confirmed experience with Azure Data Services, including storage, compute, and security components.
You have solid knowledge of data warehouse concepts (Kimball/Inmon/Data Vault modeling) and data management principles.
You have confirmed experience developing ETL/ELT processes, including best practices for sequencing and monitoring.
You have strong SQL skills (Oracle/SQL Server and Azure SQL).
You have advanced DAX and Power Query expertise.
You have experience with Power BI (Desktop & Service), including datasets, reports, dashboards, publication, multilingual support, security, and monitoring.
You have experience with tabular modeling and dataset optimization in cloud environments.
You are fluent in Dutch AND French (native or bilingual proficiency in both required), with good passive knowledge of the other language.
Nice-to-Have
Experience with CI/CD for Power BI/Microsoft Fabric (Azure DevOps or GitHub)
Experience with PySpark for data processing
Knowledge of Azure security and data governance (row-level security, access management)
Experience integrating Power BI with Microsoft Fabric and Azure
Knowledge of Sparx Enterprise Architect for documentation
Knowledge of SAP BI or other legacy data warehouse platforms
What do we offer?
Location: Brussels - Hybrid
Start date: 12 January 2026
End date: 31 March 2026
Duration: 3 months
Contract: Freelance or Permanent
About the Company
Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond.
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