Job Description
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.
What you'll be doing:
* 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
What we're looking for:
Principal-level Data Engineers who:
1. Have hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or modern Microsoft data platforms
2. Are strong in data engineering and data modelling
3. Can design data models optimised for analytics
4. Have worked on complex, real-world data platforms
5. Are confident challenging technical designs and suggesting improvements
6. Work effectively as part of a high-performing team