Fabric Data Engineer

Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Location: Remote Contract: Initial 2-month engagement Rate: £500–£550/day (Outside IR35) Role Overview A leading consultancy is looking for a Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to support a short-term customer engagement focused on backend data platform development and Microsoft Fabric adoption. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring someone who can operate independently, deliver technical solutions, and provide guidance to customer teams around Microsoft Fabric best practices and implementation. Key Responsibilities • Deliver backend Microsoft Fabric engineering solutions focused on data ingestion and platform development. • Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape practical delivery plans. • Provide technical guidance and support to customer teams on Microsoft Fabric capabilities and implementation approaches. • Build and optimise ingestion pipelines and backend data engineering solutions. • Operate autonomously within a fast-moving consulting environment. • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Help assess delivery scope, feasibility, and timelines during the early stages of the engagement. Key Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on Microsoft Fabric engineering experience. • Strong backend data engineering background (not solely BI/reporting focused). • Experience designing and building modern data ingestion pipelines. • Strong Azure data platform experience. • Comfortable working independently with limited oversight. • Previous client-facing consulting or professional services experience. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to advise customer teams and contribute to technical direction. Nice to Have • Experience within enterprise-scale environments. • Exposure to broader Microsoft data technologies such as Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or Databricks. • Experience working on short-term or fast-paced delivery engagements. Ideal Profile The ideal consultant will be a strong senior-level Fabric Engineer who combines hands-on technical capability with strong communication and consulting skills. They should be comfortable owning delivery, advising stakeholders, and working autonomously within a customer environment.