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 Apply Now