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
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