Fabric Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric) - 6 Month Contract - Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: £300-£450 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP A consultancy partner is supporting a well-established pensions organisation at the start of a major two-year data transformation programme and is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help stabilise their current environment while laying the foundations for a future Microsoft Fabric platform. ideally you need to have pensions or insurance experience. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who can quickly assess an existing data estate, resolve data integration challenges and provide clear delivery plans to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve data extraction and synchronisation issues across business-critical systems Restore confidence in reporting and data availability for operational teams Work with large SQL-based datasets and ETL processes Support reporting requirements and improve data accessibility Define realistic timelines, dependencies and delivery plans Contribute to the longer-term migration towards Microsoft Fabric Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate progress and risks Required Skills & Experience Strong Data Engineering experience in Azure environments Experience with Microsoft Fabric or demonstrable Fabric migration exposure Strong SQL skills and experience working with large databases ETL design, development and troubleshooting experience Experience supporting reporting platforms, including SSRS Ability to diagnose and resolve complex data integration issues Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working in regulated environments is highly desirable Desirable Financial Services, Insurance or Pensions sector experience Experience modernising legacy data platforms Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or similar Microsoft data technologies This is an excellent opportunity to join a critical programme at a pivotal stage, helping to stabilise key data processes while influencing the roadmap for a modern Microsoft Fabric data platform.