Data Analytics Consultant - Independent Contractor

Data Analytics Consultant | Contract | Pretoria Contract:12-month independent contractorHybrid model – 3 days per week onsite Job Overview:We are looking for a skilled professional who is a strong mix between a Data Analyst and a Data Engineer. You will work on large-scale projects focused on data integration, advanced reporting, predictive analytics, and building robust cloud data solutions.Key Responsibilities:Analyze and interpret business data to deliver actionable insights.Design, develop, and maintain advanced reports and dashboards using Power BI and Power BI Report Builder.Build, automate, and optimize complex SQL queries and ETL processes.Develop and manage data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric.Build and optimize data models for analytics and forecasting.Work with Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, and Delta Lake architecture.Support predictive analytics projects using Python.Process large datasets using Databricks.Apply DevOps practices for version control and deployment of solutions.(Optional) Contribute to machine learning initiatives with Azure Machine Learning.Key Skills and Technologies:Microsoft Cloud BI Stack (Power BI, Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory)SQL (MS SQL Server, Oracle, Azure, Snowflake)Python for data analysis and automationAzure Data Lake / Delta LakeDatabricks for big data processingDevOps for deployment and version control(Advantageous) Azure Machine LearningRequirements:6+ years’ experience in data analysis and/or data engineering roles.Strong SQL and cloud data platform skills.Experience building automated data pipelines and reporting solutions.Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.Ability to bridge business requirements and technical solutions.Availability:Immediate to short notice preferred.