Microsoft Fabric / Business Intelligence Architect
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Data
Master
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 92390

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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