Job Summary: We are seeking a Microsoft Fabric Architect/Lead to design end-to-end solutions, lead analytics teams, drive business development, and innovate within the Microsoft ecosystem. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a solid and reputable Group, with growth-oriented projects. 2. Opportunities for professional and personal development. 3. Real prospects for career progression. A centenary reference in the automotive and mobility sector, the JAP Group represents 15 automotive brands across more than 60 sales and repair locations **CARBY**, owns **MATRIZAUTO** (the country’s largest *megastore* for semi-new and used vehicles), and holds the *master franchise* for the rent-a-car brand **SIXT** in Portugal. Nationally, it is also a benchmark in the agricultural and industrial machinery and cargo handling equipment market, through Entreposto Máquinas—the official representative of over 10 brands in this sector. In Africa, the Group operates in Angola, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, where it is an emerging force in the heavy vehicle (MAN) and agricultural and industrial machinery markets. In Mozambique, under the Entreposto brand, it is a reference provider of mobility solutions—including light and heavy vehicles, agricultural and industrial machinery, and related services. Joining the JAP universe is a commitment to evolution and diversity across markets, customers, geographies, people, and teams. If you seek an attractive professional challenge, this project is for you! **Microsoft Fabric Architect/Lead** =================================== **Responsibilities** --------------------- **Solution Architecture:** * Design end\-to\-end Microsoft Fabric solutions: data lakehouses, real\-time analytics, predictive AI, semantic models * Architect modern data platforms that unify disparate sources: ERP, CRM, IoT, operational databases, third\-party APIs * Lead technical discovery with C\-suite executives, translating business objectives into scalable Fabric implementations * Create solution blueprints for key verticals: retail analytics, financial reporting, supply chain intelligence, customer 360\. **Practice Leadership:** * Build and lead a team of 2\-5\+ analytics professionals (data engineers, analytics engineers, BI developers) * Establish delivery methodologies, best practices, and quality standards * Develop reusable accelerators and industry\-specific templates that reduce time\-to\-value * Drive team certification roadmap and continuous learning culture. **Business Development:** * Partner with sales to qualify opportunities, scope projects, and estimate effort * Present technical vision and proof\-of\-concepts to prospective clients * Represent ARPA at Microsoft events, industry conferences, and technical forums * Build case studies and thought leadership content demonstrating Fabric expertise **Microsoft Partnership:** \- Achieve Microsoft Solutions Partner status (Data \& AI \- Azure) with ARPA * Collaborate with Microsoft to access co\-sell opportunities and enterprise pipelines * Stay ahead of Fabric roadmap and evangelize new capabilities (AI Skills, Data Activator, Mirroring, etc.) **Innovation \& R\&D:** * Experiment with emerging Fabric features and AI integrations. * Develop IP and proprietary accelerators that differentiate ARPA in the market * Identify new analytics use cases: predictive maintenance, churn prediction, demand forecasting, fraud detection **Profile** ---------- **Technical Excellence:** * 5\+ years in enterprise data \& analytics, with 2\+ years hands\-on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, or Databricks * Expert knowledge of: OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Factory, Power BI, Real\-Time Analytics (KQL), Notebooks (Spark/Python) * Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, medallion patterns, dimensional modeling * Experience with AI/ML integration: Azure OpenAI, ML models, predictive analytics **Proven Leadership:** * Track record building or scaling analytics practices (consulting, ISV, or enterprise) * Experience managing technical teams and mentoring junior to mid\-level engineers * Ability to present to C\-level executives and influence technical strategy **Microsoft Ecosystem:** * Active certifications: DP\-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer), DP\-700 (Fabric Data Engineer), or equivalent * Understanding of broader Azure ecosystem: Data Lake, Synapse, Machine Learning, Purview * Familiarity with Power Platform is a plus but not required **Business Acumen:** * Comfortable with P\&L discussions, practice profitability, and resource planning * Experience estimating complex projects and managing client expectations * Understanding of consulting business models and value\-based selling **Languages:** * Fluency in English and Portuguese required * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders **Mindset:** * Entrepreneurial builder excited to create something new * Client\-first approach with focus on delivering measurable business value * Thought leader who contributes to community and builds ARPA's brand **We Offer** -------------- * Integration into a solid and reputable Group, currently implementing several growth projects. * Training and opportunities for professional and personal development. * Real prospects for career progression, based on performance and demonstrated skills. * Good working conditions and the employee benefits currently in force within the company (Health Insurance and Life Insurance).