Technical Solutions Architect

Understanding Solutions is looking for a Technical Solutions Architect

Job description

Microsoft Fabric Architect (Contract)

Contract Length: Up to 6 Months (likely to extend)

Location: Remote

Day Rate: £550 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP


We’re looking for a Microsoft Fabric Architect to lead a greenfield data platform build within a growing organisation looking to modernise its data estate.


You’ll take ownership of the end-to-end architecture, designing and delivering a scalable Lakehouse solution using Microsoft Fabric. This role requires someone who can operate hands-on while also setting direction, standards and best practices across the platform. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll shape the roadmap and drive the solution through to production.


Key Experience Required

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Experience building end-to-end Lakehouse solutions
  • Good data modelling skills (e.g. Star schema)
  • Experience using PySpark or Spark SQL
  • Building data pipelines from APIs, ERP or SaaS systems
  • Working with Fabric pipelines, notebooks and Dataflows
  • Understanding of data governance and security
  • Able to work independently and lead delivery


Bonus Points

  • Experience with Databricks or Azure Synapse
  • Power BI modelling and DAX
  • Experience building platforms from scratch
  • Experience working in organisations with limited existing data structure


Microsoft Fabric Architect (Contract)

Contract Length: Up to 6 Months (likely to extend)

Location: Remote

Day Rate: £550 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Sheffield
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
21-02-2026
Profession type
ICT
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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