Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric

Peaple Talent; England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Access to advanced training and cloud certifications

Fast-paced career progression

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of data platforms powered by Microsoft Fabric. In this pivotal role, you will guide delivery teams through complex builds, bridging hands-on engineering with technical strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Microsoft Azure and tools like Databricks or Snowflake. This position offers a primarily remote work environment with opportunities for advanced training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly around data services.
• Proven track record delivering with tools such as Fabric, Databricks, or Snowflake.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data-engineering patterns.
• Leadership experience within engineering or delivery teams.
• A consultancy mindset – adaptable, curious, and client focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of data platforms powered by Microsoft Fabric.
• Guide delivery teams through complex builds across cloud-native architectures.
• Bridge the gap between hands-on engineering and technical strategy.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

SQL

Python

Leading engineering teams

Databricks

Snowflake

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Data & Engineering Practice Lead | Helping businesses secure the best talent in Data 🔎

We’re working with a growing consultancy known for delivering modern, scalable data solutions. Their work sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering and innovation, empowering organisations to unlock value through cutting‑edge Microsoft technologies.

As part of their continued growth, they’re now seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take a pivotal role in delivering enterprise‑grade data solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric and the wider Azure ecosystem.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and implementation of data platforms powered by Microsoft Fabric
• Guide delivery teams through complex builds across cloud‑native architectures
• Bridge the gap between hands‑on engineering and technical strategy
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions

What you bring

• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly around data services
• Proven track record delivering with tools such as Fabric, Databricks or Snowflake
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data‑engineering patterns
• Leadership experience within engineering or delivery teams
• A consultancy mindset – adaptable, curious, and client focused

Location & Flexibility

Primarily remote, with periodic team sessions in London

Why consider this?

• ⭐ Bonus up to 10%
• 🚀 Be part of one of the first waves delivering at scale on Microsoft Fabric
• 🤝 Work in a culture that values learning, innovation, and trust
• 📈 Access to advanced training, cloud certifications, and fast‑paced career progression

Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering, Analyst, and Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, and Information Services