Fabric Data Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Fabric Data Engineer to join a hybrid role in Liverpool, supporting a major data transformation program. You will design data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, build semantic layers, and deliver Power BI dashboards.

Key tasks include migrating reporting estates to Fabric, optimizing SQL/ETL, and coaching analysts. This hands-on role requires strong data engineering skills and collaboration with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Experience designing data ingestion pipelines
• Data modelling and semantic layer design
• Proficient in Power BI development

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data ingestion pipelines within Microsoft Fabric
• Data engineering, data modelling, and semantic layer design
• Develop Power BI reports and dashboards
• Support the migration of an existing reporting estate into a modern Fabric platform
• Optimise SQL and ETL processes to improve performance and reliability
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements
• Deliver training, coaching, and best-practice guidance to analysts and report developers

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Data ingestion

Data modelling

Semantic layer

Power BI

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

Job description

Fabric Data Engineer Hybrid Liverpool Inside IR35 £400 - £500 per day

We're supporting a major data transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Microsoft Fabric Engineer to play a key role in the migration of an established reporting estate into a modern Microsoft Fabric environment.
This is a hands‑on position combining data engineering, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer.

You’ll help design and build scalable data solutions while supporting analysts and business users in adopting new tools, standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data ingestion pipelines within Microsoft Fabric
• Data engineering, data modelling, and semantic layer design
• Develop engaging and insightful Power BI reports and dashboards
• Support the migration of an existing reporting estate into a modern Fabric platform
• Optimise SQL and ETL processes to improve performance and reliability
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements
• Deliver training, coaching, and best-practice guidance to analysts and report developers

Fabric Data Engineer Hybrid Liverpool Inside IR35 £400 - £500 per day