Lead Azure Data Consultant/Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Azure Data Consultant/Engineer to lead enterprise-scale data projects. The role involves designing cutting-edge solutions across Azure Data services and mentoring project engineers. Candidates must have strong experience with Azure Data services and Microsoft Fabric. The position offers exposure to high-profile projects and a collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Latest Microsoft technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with strong expertise in Azure Data services.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and knowledge of Databricks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of modern data platform solutions for enterprise customers.
• Building and optimising data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse and Databricks.
• Guiding best practices in data architecture, modelling, and integration.

Skills

Azure Data services

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Data integration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead Azure Data Consultant/Engineer

Azure / Microsoft Fabric / Synapse / Databricks

Permanent

Must be based in the UK and SC Cleared/SC Clearable (no sponsorship offered)

In this role, you’ll be leading enterprise-scale data projects with a Microsoft Partner that specialises in modern data platforms. You’ll be working with well-known customers, helping them transform the way they use and manage data to deliver real business impact.

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions across Azure Data services, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead from the front, working on enterprise projects that shape the future of data platforms.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the design and implementation of modern data platform solutions for enterprise customers.
• Building and optimising data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse and Databricks.
• Guiding best practices in data architecture, modelling, and integration across complex environments.
• Working directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver high-value, scalable solutions.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers within project teams.
• Staying at the forefront of Microsoft’s evolving data ecosystem, with hands-on experience in Fabric.

Key skills:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with strong expertise in Azure Data services.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (essential) and knowledge of Databricks.
• Strong understanding of data integration, pipelines, and platform modernisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead projects, make architecture decisions, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

What’s on offer:

• The opportunity to work with a recognised Microsoft Partner at the forefront of modern data platforms.
• Exposure to high-profile, enterprise-level customer projects across multiple industries.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Flexible working, professional development, and the chance to work with the latest Microsoft technologies.