BI Developer/Data Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer / BI Developer with a strong background in data architecture and migration. This role will support the ongoing implementation of Microsoft Fabric and a strategic migration of a SQL database to the Microsoft Fabric Data Lake.

The role is a 3-6 month contract and for the most part remote – there will be occasional office visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Migration to Microsoft Fabric: Oversee the migration of SQL databases to Microsoft Fabric Data Lake, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and performance.
• Design & Strategy for Data Lake: Define and implement a robust strategy for data structuring within the Fabric Data Lake, focusing on best practices in data sharing, table organisation, access, and controls.
• Integration with BI Tools: Ensure that data is effectively integrated with our existing applications, including Qlik (which will remain a primary BI tool) and Power BI.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal teams to understand requirements, maintain continuity with existing analytics solutions, and drive adoption of the Fabric platform.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven Expertise in Data Migration: Strong experience migrating databases, especially SQL to Microsoft Fabric.
• Microsoft Fabric Knowledge: Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric’s data lake capabilities and the ability to structure data in ways that support BI and data governance.
• BI Tool Integration: Demonstrated experience with Qlik and Power BI and the ability to ensure data compatibility with these tools during migration.
• Data Architecture & Strategy Development: Knowledge of best practices in data architecture, with experience designing and implementing data sharing, structuring, and access frameworks.

If you are a skilled Data Engineer or BI Developer with an understanding of data architecture and are excited about shaping a forward-looking data strategy using Microsoft Fabric, please apply!

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