Senior Data Engineer (Fabric)

Senior Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric (Healthcare Programme) Contract: Initial 6 months (likely extension) Location: Remote Overview We’re supporting a UK healthcare provider on a major data transformation programme, focused on migrating a legacy on-premise data estate into a modern Microsoft Fabric platform. This role is suited to a Senior Data Engineer or Data Platform Consultant who can operate across both legacy Microsoft stacks and modern cloud-based architectures, helping deliver a complex migration from end to end. This is a hands-on role with strong influence over design, architecture, and delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead migration of legacy SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS environments into Microsoft Fabric • Design and build scalable data solutions using Fabric, including Lakehouse, Pipelines and Dataflows Gen2 • Modernise ETL processes, transitioning from SSIS to Fabric or Azure-native pipelines • Support transformation of reporting layers from SSRS into Power BI or Fabric • Work closely with stakeholders across clinical, operational and technical teams • Implement best practices across data modelling, ingestion and platform design • Support knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the organisation Required Experience • Strong background in Microsoft on-prem data stack including SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS • Proven experience delivering data migration or platform modernisation programmes • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, or strong Azure data platform experience with exposure to Fabric • Strong SQL and data modelling capability • Comfortable working in complex, stakeholder-heavy environments Desirable Experience • Experience working within healthcare, NHS or wider public sector environments • Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Synapse and Power BI • Understanding of data governance, lineage and security • Experience working in consultancy or project-based delivery environments Why this role • Opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact healthcare data transformation programme • Work on a large-scale migration from legacy systems into Microsoft Fabric • Blend of hands-on engineering and architecture ownership • Opportunity to influence long-term data platform strategy