Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric

Location: Home-based with travel to client sites or Columbus offices as required

Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)

Bonus: Yes

Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service)

Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan

Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)

Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)

JOIN US. BE YOURSELF.

Diversity and Inclusion are close to our H.E.A.R.T!

By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation. In return, you can expect us to Help you grow, Empower you, Appreciate you, Respect you, and your Team.

Data & AI team,

At Columbus, we value collaboration, trust-building, curiosity, and delivering customer success. By joining our Data & AI team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these values while continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

This is a brand new and exciting position, offering a unique opportunity to work with Databricks, a leading platform in data engineering. You'll be given the chance to shape our data capabilities and grow within the business.

The role of Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to implement data solutions using Microsoft Fabric. This will include developing and managing data pipelines, data analysis, and data visualization.

You will collaborate with key stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. You will provide expertise and guidance on best practices, and additionally, you will engage in pre-sales activities and present technical solutions to our clients.

Travel and Hybrid Working

We offer a flexible environment to achieve a work-life balance, whether working from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK.

We continue to provide onsite consultancy for clients as needed, with travel and overnight stays planned in advance within 2-week blocks. We encourage customer-facing roles to visit the office at least once a month, with locations coordinated within each team. You may work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if preferred.

About You (The Essentials)

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Cloud
• Proficiency in data engineering, data analysis, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI)
• Strong understanding of architecting enterprise-scale solutions
• Ability to provide engineering leadership for a team of engineers
• Guide and manage project teams
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative work style
• Full driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Curious, proactive, and eager to challenge the status quo
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external colleagues
• Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field

What we can offer

You will be part of both a local and global team, sharing knowledge and enjoying a positive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.

As a Columbian, you will receive:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service)
• Columbus Benefits Hub - discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food, and more
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to free training courses via Columbus Academy
• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
• Modern air-conditioned office spaces across the UK
• Free barista coffee and hot drinks
• Free beer and fizz daily (2-5 pm)
• Casual dress code
• Personal pension plan
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• £2,500 referral bonus
• Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)

Company Awards & Recognition include bi-annual awards, Columbus Cheers, Employee of the Year, and Long Service Awards.

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply):

• Free 24/7 access to Cubo gyms
• Vitality Medical Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan (includes Employee Assistance Lines)
• Mental health first aiders
• Suggestion boxes

Next Steps

If interested, please submit your CV via our website or apply using your LinkedIn profile. You may also connect with us on social media. Check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn .

Stay curious, collaborate, build trust, and deliver customer success.

Suitable for candidates working with/as: Fabric Engineer, Senior Data Consultant

Gold Partner and Inner Circle

Columbus has been a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years and a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, recognizing us as among the top 1% of Microsoft partners for thought leadership, innovation, and dedication.