Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric Contract | 3-6 Months | Outside IR35 | £500 per day | Berkshire (2-3 days onsite) I am currently working with a client in Berkshire who is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a major greenfield data transformation programme. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of a new Microsoft Fabric platform from the ground up. The organisation currently has no enterprise data warehouse in place and is looking to build a modern data environment, making this a highly impactful project for an experienced consultant. We are looking for a hands-on Data Engineer who has successfully delivered Microsoft Fabric implementations within other organisations and can help shape best practice, architecture, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Design and build data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Support the end-to-end implementation of a new enterprise data platform Develop and optimise data models, integration processes, and data flows Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements Establish data engineering best practices and standards Support the creation of scalable reporting and analytics capabilities Contribute to the overall data architecture and platform strategyEssential Experience Strong experience as a Data Engineer Proven track record delivering Microsoft Fabric implementations Experience building data platforms and data warehouses from scratch Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT, and modern data architectures Experience working with Azure data technologies Ability to work independently within a greenfield environment Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsContract Details 3-6 month initial contract Outside IR35 £500 per day Berkshire-based, with 2-3 days per week onsite Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales