Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £450–£550 per day | Hybrid Bristol | 6‑month initial contract
We’re working with a well‑known global organisation that’s investing heavily in its commercial data capabilities. They’re looking for a contract Data Engineer to help shape and deliver a next‑generation analytics platform supporting sales and marketing decision‑making. This role is on a hybrid basis 2 days per week in the Bristol office.
This assignment centres on building a scalable, cloud‑native data solution using
Microsoft Fabric, aligned to a wider Azure landscape. You’ll play a key role within a delivery‑focused team, owning engineering outputs while partnering closely with analytics specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric
- Produce robust, business‑ready datasets that support downstream reporting and insight
- Introduce automation and agent‑assisted development techniques where they add value
- Work alongside Power BI developers to ensure high‑quality, analytics‑ready data
- Contribute to GitHub‑based development workflows, including CI/CD and release management
- Promote best practice across data modelling, performance, reliability, and governance
Experience & Skills Required- Strong background delivering data engineering solutions within Azure environments
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric in a production setting
- Advanced SQL capability with complementary Python skills
- Familiarity with GitHub‑driven development and collaboration practices
- Delivery‑oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams
- Be able to attend 2 days per week on site in the Bristol office.
Technology Stack- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure (including services such as Data Factory, Synapse and cloud storage)
- SQL & Python
- GitHub for version control and CI/CD
If this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 2 days per week in Bristol and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly.