DATA LEAD - MS FABRIC / AZURE INTEGRATION SERVICES (HYBRID) Porto

DATA LEAD - MS FABRIC / AZURE INTEGRATION SERVICES (HYBRID)

Location: Porto, Portugal (preferably candidates from the Porto region)

Language Requirement: English (min C1)

Seniority: Minimum 3 years

Instructions: Please send your CV in English and include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success.

About the Role: We are looking for a Data Lead with strong experience in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Integration Services to join our internal Digital Transformation team. This is a strategic position— not
- facing— where you’ll lead integration and data initiatives that directly support the company’s global digitalization roadmap. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in Azure Cloud technologies with leadership skills, driving the implementation of
- performance, scalable, and secure integration solutions. Candidates coming from a SAP BW background will have an added advantage.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor the Integration & Data team, providing technical direction and monitoring project progress.
• Act as a strategic partner for internal Integration teams, aligning data and system integration initiatives with the organization’s global digital roadmap.
• Define and implement best practices, development standards, and quality assurance procedures across the integration landscape.

Technical Implementation

• Design, develop, and maintain interfaces and integrations across the company’s internal applications using:
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure API Management
• Azure Service Bus
• Event Grid
• Azure Functions
• Drive
  -
  - end implementation of data pipelines and APIs to support business applications and analytics systems.
• Ensure integration consistency, performance optimization, and scalability across all systems.
• Contribute to UAT, manage bug resolution, and coordinate deployment activities (cutover).

Continuous Improvement

• Proactively propose enhancements and optimization opportunities in integration and data management.
• Keep documentation updated — including technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and test plans.
• Collaborate with global IT and business teams to align on architecture, priorities, and transformation goals.

Technical Requirements (Mandatory)

• Proven experience in Azure Integration Services, including Logic Apps, Data Factory, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Azure Functions.
• Hands‑on experience in interface and API development (REST/SOAP) using. NET / C#.
• Solid understanding of SOA and microservices architectures.
• Strong background in Visual Studio and object‑oriented development.
• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric (highly valued).
• Knowledge of data modeling and analytics integration (SAP BW background is a plus).

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to interact with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and proactive, comfortable in dynamic, international, and multicultural teams.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in systems integration and data platforms.
• Proven success in leading Azure‑based interface development projects.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).

Keywords to Include in Your CV

• Azure Integration Services
• MS Fabric
• Logic Apps
• Data Factory
• API Management
• Service Bus
• Event Grid
• Azure Functions
• . NET
• C#
• SOA
• Microservices
• Visual Studio
• SAP BW
• Integration Architect
• Data Platform Lead
• Porto
• Hybrid