Microsoft Fabric Architect - 400pd - OUTSIDE IR35

Microsoft Fabric Architect Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid – London

Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £400 per day Engagement: Outside IR35 Location: Hybrid – London (occasional office visits required) Client: UK-based end client

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Fabric Architect to join a UK client engagement on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in designing and building modern data platform solutions using the full Microsoft Fabric stack. The role operates outside IR35 and offers a competitive day rate of £400, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model from a London base.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions on Microsoft Fabric, including data ingestion, transformation, and serving layers
• Design scalable, robust data platform architectures aligned to client requirements and best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards
• Document architecture decisions and support knowledge transfer to client teams

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven hands-on experience designing and developing solutions with Microsoft Fabric
• Strong understanding of modern data platform architecture and cloud-based data engineering
• Experience with OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Power BI, and related Fabric workloads
• Ability to engage directly with UK-based client stakeholders at all levels
• Self-sufficient and able to hit the ground running in a contract environment
• Comfortable with hybrid working, including occasional travel to a London office

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

• Outside IR35 – suitable for limited company contractors
• Day rate: £400
• Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
• Hybrid working with occasional visits to a London office
• UK-based candidates only – must be eligible to work in the UK