Principal Data Consultant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled data solutions architect to design and deliver enterprise-level data solutions. You will leverage Azure tools such as Databricks and Data Factory to create big data environments that provide businesses with valuable insights. This role involves strategic decision-making, guiding teams, and contributing to a vibrant data community. If you are passionate about data science and have a knack for SQL and Power BI, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the data landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure tools for big data solutions.
• Expertise in SQL and Microsoft BI Stack for data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-level data solutions.
• Work on projects using Microsoft Azure and SQL Data analytics stack.

Skills

Strategic decision-making skills

Operational decision-making skills

Ability to guide or influence people

Expertise in creating complex SQL queries

Experience in using Microsoft BI Stack

Commercial experience of Power BI

Interest in Data Science

Interest in Data Modelling

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Hadoop

Power BI

Microsoft BI Stack (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS)

Azure DevOps

Job description

The primary focus for you will be the design and delivery of enterprise-level data solutions from the earliest discovery phases of projects through prototyping, architectural design and delivery. You will be working with Azure tools such as Databricks, Data Factory as well as Hadoop to create big data environments which, in turn, will help businesses to gain greater insight into their big data repositories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working on projects that utilise products within the Microsoft Azure and SQL Data analytics stack
• Satisfying the expectations and requirements of customers, both internal and external
• Supporting others in their development
• Contributing to the Telefonica TechUK&I - Data &AI internal and external community

THE ROLE

The primary focus for you will be the design and delivery of enterprise-level data solutions from the earliest discovery phases of projects through prototyping, architectural design and delivery. You will be working with Azure tools such as Databricks, Data Factory as well as Hadoop to create big data environments which, in turn, will help businesses to gain greater insight into their big data repositories.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic and operational decision-making skills
• Ability to guide, direct or influence people
• Ability to identify opportunities and issues
• Willingness to learn based on feedback
• Able to help others develop
• Expertise in creating complex SQL queries
• Experience in using Microsoft BI Stack (SSRS, SSIS, or SSAS)
• Commercial experience of Power BI for data visualisation
• Involvement in architectural decisions for data solutions
• An interest in Data Science and Data Modelling

Core (at least two of the following)

• SQL
• Python
• Power BI / Analysis Services / DAX
• Data Modelling/ Data Warehouse Theory
• Azure Fundamentals

Nice to Have

• Azure Databricks
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Networking/Infrastructure
• Azure DevOps / CI/CD / YAML / ARM / BICEP / Terraform
• MSBI Traditional Stack (SQL, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS)
• Azure Automation / PowerShell
• Azure Streaming Analytics / Spark Streaming
• Azure Functions / C# .NET
• PowerApps
• Data Science
• Azure AI Services – Azure AI Foundry, Open AI, Cognitive Services
• Master Data Management / MDS

Certifications (Nice to have)

• Databricks Certified Associate / Professional
• Microsoft Azure Certifications