Data Engineer/Analyst (contract)

Data Engineer / Data Analyst (Microsoft Fabric & Azure Data Platform) Location: London / Hybrid (ad-hoc travel to Crawley & Bankside) Day Rate: Up to £434.50 (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial contract to end of September (with likely extension) Start Date: ASAPOverview We're supporting a major programme entering Phase 2 and are looking for a Data Engineer / Data Analyst to join on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a modern data platform leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies, contributing to key data transformation initiatives. This role suits someone with a blend of engineering and analytical capability, comfortable operating across data modelling, platform development, and business-facing analytics.Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and optimise data pipelines across the Azure data ecosystem • Work with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse Analytics to deliver scalable data solutions • Perform data modelling and transformation to support reporting and analytics use cases • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions • Support and enhance the Microsoft data platform environment • Contribute to workshops and key stakeholder sessions as requiredKey Skills & Experience • Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric • Proven background in the Azure Data Platform (incl. Synapse Analytics) • Experience in data engineering and/or data analysis roles • Solid understanding of data modelling principles • Hands-on experience with data transformation and integration workflows • Ability to operate in both technical and stakeholder-facing environmentsWorking Arrangement • Hybrid model with flexibility required • Ad-hoc travel for key meetings and workshops • Accessibility to London (Bankside) and Crawley is highly desirable