Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer (Fabric, Synapse & ADF)

Location: Remote (UK-based candidates only)

Contract: 3–6 Month Rolling Contract

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: £500–£600 per day

Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a dynamic team working across a variety of exciting data projects. This role involves a blend of greenfield builds, brownfield enhancements, and support of existing solutions, giving you the chance to work across the full data engineering lifecycle.

This is a remote-based position, open to UK-based candidates only, and is offered on an Outside IR35 basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to support business intelligence and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to the modernisation of legacy data platforms and assist in greenfield implementations.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices are followed throughout.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and support existing solutions as needed.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer working in cloud-native environments.
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT development, and data warehouse best practices.
• Experience working across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Databricks, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with DevOps/DataOps processes and tools.
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Start Date: ASAP or July start acceptable

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team delivering impactful data engineering solutions across diverse environments.