Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric Contract | Outside IR35 | Bristol (Hybrid) We're seeking Principal Data Engineers to join a major data transformation programme. This is a greenfield role, building a brand-new Microsoft Fabric platform from the ground up. You'll design and implement the core data models, pipelines, and architecture that will underpin analytics, reporting, and future business insights. What you'll be doing: • Build data pipelines and models on Microsoft Fabric • Create analytics-ready data models for reporting and business insight teams • Work collaboratively in a consultancy-style delivery team • Help upskill internal engineers and establish best practices • Contribute to the design and implementation of a modern enterprise data platform What we're looking for: Principal-level Data Engineers who: • Have hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or modern Microsoft data platforms • Are strong in data engineering and data modelling • Can design data models optimised for analytics • Have worked on complex, real-world data platforms • Are confident challenging technical designs and suggesting improvements • Work effectively as part of a high-performing team Contract Details • Location: Bristol (hybrid, occasional travel as needed) • Contract: Outside IR35 • Duration: 6 months initial - potential to run until the end of the year • Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience • Start date: February This role offers the chance to work on an exciting data platform, helping shape the architecture and best practices from the ground up while leaving a lasting impact on the organisation's data capabilities.