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Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric) - 6 Month Contract - Outside IR35Location: 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.