Principal Data Consultant (Snowflake/Matillion)

Snap Analytics; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics consultancy is seeking a Principal Data Consultant to lead client engagements and manage large-scale projects. This role involves shaping the approach to modern cloud data platforms, mentoring team members, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data migration, integration, and cloud-based data warehousing, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming complex data challenges into actionable business insights.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Flexible, Hybrid Working

Pension

Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Profit Share

Technical Training

Monthly Social Club

UK Electric Car & Cycle to Work Schemes

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Time Off

Charity Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics projects.
• Proven experience designing data architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Extensive experience with ETL/ELT tools and cloud data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive the process from opportunity identification to solution design.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Data Migration

Data Integration

Cloud Data Warehousing

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Tools

Snowflake

Matillion

Informatica

Talend

Databricks

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As a Principal Data Consultant, at Snap, you’ll be at the forefront of our most strategic initiatives. Your role will involve leading client engagements, managing large-scale projects, and shaping Snap’s approach to modern cloud data platforms.

You’ll also contribute as a thought leader, developing insights and sharing expertise internally and externally while mentoring others and driving innovation across the organisation.

Application Deadline June 18, 2025 Department Data Engineering Employment Type Full Time Location Bristol, UK Workplace type Hybrid Compensation £85,000 - £100,000 / year Reporting To

What you'll be doing...

Strategic Growth & Leadership

• You’ll drive the process from opportunity identification to solution design, Statement of Work (SoW) creation, and contract closure.
• You’ll manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• You’ll take a commercial focus, growing existing accounts and identifying new opportunities, with a revenue target associated.
• You’ll build relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to develop trust and identify avenues for value delivery.
• You’ll position yourself as a thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at webinars, and engaging in external speaking opportunities.
  
  

Technical Delivery Excellence

• You’ll design and optimise cloud-based data architectures (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse) to support advanced analytics.
• You’ll build and automate scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines handling diverse data sources.
• You’ll work closely with our clients to design the correct data models to support their analytic requirements following best practices such as Kimball star schemas and snowflake schemas, ensuring performance and ease of use for the client.
• You’ll manage the delivery of ETL/ELT processes using tools like Matillion, Informatica, or Talend, adhering to data engineering best practices and incorporating things such as metadata driven ETL approaches and near real-time data platform architectures.
  
  

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• You’ll stay updated on the latest technologies and industry trends, leveraging insights to shape innovative solutions and strengthen Snap’s offerings.
• You’ll understand the competitive landscape and articulate Snap’s key selling points to clients and prospects.
  
  

Mentorship & Organisational Development

• You’ll contribute to the development of Snap as an organisation by initiating and managing internal projects or products that enhance capabilities.
• You’ll mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed...

Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience working on data and analytics projects, with expertise in data migration, integration, and cloud-based data warehousing for enterprise organisations.
• Proven experience designing data architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g. Matillion, Informatica, Talend) and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
• Expertise in data modelling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) and optimising models for analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
  
  

Leadership & Commercial Focus

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a focus on building trust and identifying client needs.
• Proven ability to grow accounts, identify new opportunities, and achieve revenue targets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Mindset & Problem-Solving

• A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving complex data challenges.
• Passion for mentorship, innovation, and contributing to organisational growth.
  
  

Our benefits...

Annual Leave - Everyone needs a healthy, happy and productive life that only comes with regular R&R. So, we offer a competitive annual leave allowance plus public holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days of leave a year.

Flexible, Hybrid Working - We believe variety is the spice of life, so we encourage a healthy mix of office based and remote working to facilitate a great work/life balance.

Pension - As well as a competitive salary, we offer contributory pension schemes to allow for future financial security.

Life Insurance - All eligible employees are enrolled in a company-sponsored life insurance plan at no cost to you; a benefit that is part of our commitment to supporting not just your professional growth, but your overall well-being and peace of mind.

Private Health Insurance - The wellbeing of everyone at Snap is of great importance to the business, all employees from day 1 are entitled to private medical health insurance through Vitality.

Profit Share - Enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus at the end of each successful financial year.

Technical Training - Dedicated time for ongoing technical training and certification on the modern data stack

Monthly Social Club - From surfing to pottery, once a month there is always something new to try.

UK Electric Car & Cycle to Work Schemes - We promote healthier lifestyles and reduced environmental pollution. These schemes are our way of trying to make a difference.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Time Off - We recognise that having a baby is an important and exciting time, so our policies are designed to make those early days as flexible as possible when it comes to juggling work commitments with the demands of a new family.

Charity Volunteering Day - We offer all employees the chance to dedicate 1 day (per calendar year) to work at a charity of your choice.

About Snap Analytics

We're a high-growth data analytics consultancy on a mission to help enterprise businesses unlock the full potential of their data. With offices in the UK, India, and South Africa, we specialise in cutting-edge cloud analytics solutions, transforming complex data challenges into actionable business insights.

We partner with some of the biggest brands worldwide to modernise their data platforms, enabling smarter decision-making through Snowflake, Databricks, Matillion, and other cloud technologies. Our approach is customer-first, innovation-driven, and results-focused, delivering impactful solutions with speed and precision.

At Snap, we’re not just consultants—we’re problem-solvers, engineers, and strategists who thrive on tackling complex data challenges. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and pushing boundaries, ensuring our people grow just as fast as our business.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of data analytics!

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