Fabric Data Engineer

Experis UK; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote Working

Flexible Hours

Private Healthcare

Generous Pension Contribution

Learning & Development Budget

Microsoft Certification Support

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Experis UK seeks a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to design and deliver cloud-based data platforms. You will build end-to-end data pipelines, Lakehouses, and semantic models to empower analytics and reporting with Power BI.

This remote UK role involves collaborating with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to transform raw data into trusted, actionable insights. You will optimise data structures, implement governance and security, and uphold best practices across the platform while

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience building Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks.
• Advanced SQL skills and data modelling expertise.
• Python for automation and data transformation.
• Experience integrating data from APIs, databases, cloud apps.
• Power BI with semantic modelling and performance optimisation.
• Azure-based data platforms experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement.
• Desirable: Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and Git.
• Purview or governance tools exposure.
• Experience in energy, utilities, retail, financial services.
• Microsoft Certifications such as: DP-700, DP-600, PL-300.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Build and optimise Fabric Pipelines, Dataflows, Notebooks, Lakehouses, Warehouses.
• Implement data engineering standards across the platform.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines from APIs, databases, files, and third parties.
• Automate data processing workflows to improve efficiency.
• Create transformation frameworks using Python, SQL, and Fabric notebooks.
• Design scalable data models to support reporting and analytics.
• Enable Power BI reporting with semantic models and optimised datasets.
• Support governance, data quality controls, and metadata lineage.
• Collaborate with analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Recommend improvements to data processes and architecture.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Fabric Pipelines

Lakehouses

Warehouses

Notebooks

SQL

Data Modelling

Python

Data Ingestion

Power BI

Semantic Modelling

Azure Platform

Git / CI/CD

Governance Tools

Purview

Stakeholder Engagement

Industry Knowledge

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Job description

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer

Location: Remote (UK)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to join a growing data and analytics team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of a modern, cloud-based data platform, leveraging Microsoft Fabric to deliver scalable, reliable, and business-critical data solutions.

You’ll be responsible for designing and building end-to-end data pipelines, developing Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions, optimising data models for analytics, and enabling high-quality reporting through Power BI. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll help transform raw data into trusted, accessible, and actionable insight.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, is passionate about modern data architecture, and wants to help shape the future of an organisation’s data capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Microsoft Fabric Platform DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain scalable solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and optimise Fabric Pipelines, Dataflows, Notebooks, Lakehouses, and Warehouses.
• Implement robust data engineering standards and best practices across the platform.
• Data Engineering & IntegrationDevelop and maintain data ingestion pipelines from APIs, databases, flat files, and third-party applications.
• Automate data processing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Create reusable transformation frameworks using Python, SQL, and Fabric notebooks.
• Data Modelling & AnalyticsDesign and develop scalable data models to support reporting and analytics requirements.
• Enable efficient Power BI reporting through well-structured semantic models and optimised datasets.
• Support the delivery of enterprise-grade analytics solutions.
• Governance & Data QualityImplement data quality controls, monitoring, and validation processes.
• Support data governance initiatives, ensuring consistency, security, and compliance.
• Maintain documentation, metadata, and lineage across data assets.
• Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with analysts, BI developers, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide recommendations on improving data processes and architecture.

Required Skills & Experience

• EssentialHands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong experience building Fabric Pipelines, Lakehouses, Warehouses, and Notebooks.
• Advanced SQL skills and data modelling expertise.
• Python experience for automation and data transformation.
• Experience integrating data from APIs, databases, and cloud applications.
• Power BI experience including semantic modelling and performance optimisation.
• Understanding of modern data architectures including Lakehouse and Warehouse methodologies.
• Experience working with Azure-based data platforms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering skills.
• DesirableExperience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and Git version control.
• Exposure to Microsoft Purview or other governance tools.
• Experience within Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Retail, Financial Services, or other data-intensive industries.
• Microsoft Certifications such as:
• DP-700 Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• DP-600 Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst

• What We're Looking ForOwnership mentality with a passion for building scalable solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Pragmatic approach to balancing technical excellence with business priorities.

• BenefitsSalary: £60,000 - £65,000
• Fully Remote Working
• Flexible Hours
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Pension Contribution
• Learning & Development Budget
• Microsoft Certification Support
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Career Progression Opportunities