A century‐old reference in the automotive and mobility sector, the JAP Group represents 20 automotive brands across more than 60 CARBY sales and service locations. It owns MATRIZAUTO (the largest megastore for nearly new and used vehicles in the country) and holds the master franchise for the SIXT rent‐a‐car operation in Portugal.Nationally, it is also a key player in the agricultural, industrial, and material‐handling machinery market through Entreposto Máquinas, the official representative of more than 10 brands in the sector.In Africa, the Group is present in Angola, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, where it is a growing force in the heavy‐vehicle market (MAN), as well as in agricultural and industrial machinery. In Mozambique, under the Entreposto brand, it is a leading provider of mobility solutions, offering light and heavy vehicles, agricultural and industrial machinery, and a range of related services.Being part of the JAP universe means a commitment to growth and the diversity of markets, customers, geographies, people, and teams.If you are looking for an exciting professional challenge, this project is for you!Key Responsabilities:Solution Architecture: - Design end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions: data lakehouses, real-time analytics, predictive Al, 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 timeto-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 expertiseMicrosoft Partnership: - Achieve Microsoft Solutions Partner status (Data & Al - Azure) with ARPA - Collaborate with Microsoft to access co-sell opportunities and enterprise pipelines - Stay ahead of Fabric roadmap and evangelize new capabilities (Al Skills, Data Activator, Mirroring, etc.)Innovation & R&D: - Experiment with emerging Fabric features and Al integrations. - Develop IP and proprietary accelerators that differentiate ARPA in the market - Identify new analytics Use cases: predictive maintenance, churn prediction, demand forecasting, fraud detectionWhat We're Looking For: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 Al/ML integration: Azure OpenAI, ML models, predictive analyticsProven 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 strategyMicrosoft 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 requiredBusiness 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 sellingLanguages: - Fluency in English and Portuguese required - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholdersMindset: - 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 brandWe 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).