Microsoft Fabric Data Lead / Architect

We Are Hiring – Microsoft Fabric Lead / Architect Contract Role | Hybrid | Leeds | UK Candidates Only | No Agency

FULTOO is looking for an experienced Microsoft Fabric Data Lead / Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.

Strong, proven experience in Microsoft Fabric is a MUST. We are looking for someone who is not only experienced in architecture but is also hands-on and able to create, run and demonstrate prototype solutions and pipelines.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and architecture of Microsoft Fabric data solutions
• Design and implement Lakehouse, Data Warehouse and OneLake architectures
• Develop scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines
• Define data architecture, modelling and integration strategies
• Lead the integration of Power BI with Microsoft Fabric
• Establish security, governance and performance best practices
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Review existing data platforms and recommend Fabric migration/modernisation strategies
• Create and run prototype pipelines and be hands-on with implementation and development

Required Skills

• Strong, proven and hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric – MUST
• Proven experience in Data Architecture / Solution Architecture
• Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse & Data Warehouse
• OneLake, Data Factory & Data Pipelines
• Strong SQL skills
• Power BI & Semantic Modelling
• Data modelling and performance optimisation
• Experience with Azure Data Services
• Strong understanding of data security, governance and architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading technical teams or Fabric implementations
• Ability to create, run and demonstrate prototype pipelines

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable working hands-on , not purely in an architectural/design capacity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working in a fast-paced delivery environment

Location

• Leeds

Working

• Hybrid (2 days travelling to Leeds)

Role

• Contract

UK Candidates Only

• No Agency