Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric - Hybrid - £75k

Jefferson Frank; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to spearhead cloud data platform projects. With a focus on Microsoft Fabric, you will design and build complex data solutions, migrate legacy systems, and ensure best practices in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Data Engineering with strong skills in Python and database technologies. This position offers the potential to define data strategy and transition into a Data Lead role.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity for career advancement

High-impact project ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Engineering, ideally within Azure ecosystems.
• Strong experience with Python, Notebooks, Synapse, SQL, and Data Warehousing.
• Proven ability to implement CI/CD pipelines and GitHub integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of end-to-end data solutions in Microsoft Fabric.
• Migrate on-prem data to Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse.
• Develop robust data pipelines, notebooks, and data models.

Skills

Data Engineering

Python

CI/CD implementation

Client-facing communication

Data Warehousing

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

GitHub

Azure DevOps

PySpark

SQL

Job description

Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric - Hybrid - Winchester - £75k

About the Role

Are you ready to lead the charge in modern data engineering? We're looking for a Senior Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Consultant with 5+ years of experience to design and deliver cutting‑edge cloud data platforms for our clients.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of transforming legacy systems into scalable, production‑grade architectures using Microsoft Fabric. You'll build complex ingestion pipelines, craft metadata‑driven transformation layers, optimise data workflows and deliver high‑quality semantic models that power enterprise reporting.

You'll work across Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Business Central, helping organisations embrace best‑practice cloud engineering patterns. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where your ability to lead technical conversations and deliver robust, maintainable solutions will set you apart.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of end‑to‑end data solutions in Microsoft Fabric.
• Migrate on‑prem data to Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse, enabling Power BI analytics.
• Develop robust data pipelines, notebooks and data models using Python, PySpark, SQL, Synapse and Data Warehousing principles.
• Implement CI/CD processes with GitHub integration for lifecycle management.
• Ensure governance, security, and best practices across environments.
• Act as the primary technical contact for stakeholders, running workshops and guiding the team.
• Contribute to pre‑sales and wider business opportunities where relevant.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years in Data Engineering, ideally within Azure ecosystems.
• Strong experience with Python, Notebooks, Synapse, SQL and Data Warehousing; deep knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Pipelines, Warehouse) preferred.
• Proven ability to implement CI/CD pipelines and GitHub integration.
• Excellent client‑facing communication and ability to lead technical discussions.
• Appreciation of AI capabilities and emerging trends.

Desirable

• Experience in insurance or financial services.
• Familiarity with Power BI, DAX and semantic modelling.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and deployment pipelines.
• Microsoft certifications (DP‑600, DP‑203, DP‑700) or equivalent experience.

Why Apply?

• High‑impact project with full ownership of technical delivery.
• Opportunity to define data strategy for a new business division.
• Flexible hybrid working – remote‑first with occasional office presence.
• Potential to transition into a Data Lead role.
• Hybrid – ideally 1‑2 days per week in office.

Interested? Apply now!