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.

• 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

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

• 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.