Senior Consultant

Coeo (Website); Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Benefits package

25 days holiday

Development opportunities

Career progression

Friendly culture

Modern tech

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Coeo, a leading UK Microsoft Data & AI consultancy, seeks a Senior Consultant for client engagements across sectors. You will design modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks and Power BI, lead workshops, and drive architecture discussions. Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

Strong communication and consulting skills are essential. The role focuses on delivering data modernization, analytics and governance with a growth mindset, mentoring others and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and delivering data platforms on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong hands-on SQL, Python, Spark and PySpark for data engineering and analytics.
• Experience in data governance, security, and self‑service analytics using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and workshops, delivering complex Data & AI projects.
• Design scalable, secure data platforms and govern data solutions.
• Support sales activities with solution design and proposals.
• Mentor colleagues and promote best engineering practices.
• Produce high-quality client-facing documentation and manage risks.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Databricks

Python

SQL

Spark

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure SQL

Power BI

Delta Lake

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Please Note : You must have a UK passport or be able to live and work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

At Coeo, we believe data has the power to transform organizations. As one of the UK's leading Microsoft Data & AI consultancies, we help our clients unlock the full value of their data by combining deep technical expertise with business-focused consulting.

Our mission is simple: to help our clients predict their future .

For over 18 years, we've specialized exclusively in the Microsoft ecosystem, helping organizations modernize their data platforms, harness the power of analytics and AI, and make better decisions faster. Today, we're at the forefront of delivering solutions built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, Power BI and AI technologies, enabling our clients to turn data into a genuine competitive advantage.

Why Coeo?

We're more than just technology specialists. We're trusted advisors, architects, engineers and consultants who work closely with our clients to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Managed Services
• Database Modernization
• Adoption & Change Management

Our consultants are encouraged to think beyond project delivery. We look for individuals who are naturally curious, commercially aware, and passionate about helping clients succeed. You'll have the opportunity to build trusted relationships, identify new opportunities, influence strategic decisions, and play a key role in shaping our clients' data journeys.

About the Role

As a Senior Consultant, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced Data, Analytics & AI professionals, delivering innovative solutions for organizations across a wide range of sectors.

You'll lead client engagements, design modern data platforms, solve complex technical challenges, and help organizations realize the value of their investments in Microsoft technologies. We expect our consultants to combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and consulting skills, bringing a growth mindset to every client engagement.

This is primarily a client-facing role and will involve occasional travel to client sites across the UK, and on occasion internationally. This may include overnight stays when required to support project delivery and client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex Data & AI, analytics and platform modernization projects using Azure data services including Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.
• Lead client workshops, architecture discussions and technical engagements.
• Design scalable, secure and governed data platform and analytics solutions.
• Support sales and pre‑sales activities, including solution design and commercial proposals.
• Develop data models, semantic models and insight solutions that drive business value.
• Advocate adoption, change management and data‑driven decision making.
• Mentor consultants and champion engineering best practice.
• Produce high‑quality technical and client‑facing documentation.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and technical delivery outcomes.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience designing and delivering modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL and Data Lake technologies.
• Proven experience implementing Lakehouse, Data Warehouse and Medallion Architecture patterns, including data modelling, governance and performance optimization.
• Expertise in building scalable data ingestion, transformation and orchestration pipelines, integrating data from cloud, on‑premises and third‑party business systems.
• Strong hands‑on capability with SQL, Python, Spark and PySpark for data engineering, analytics and automation workloads.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric engineering workloads, including notebooks, Delta Lake, data transformation, optimization and operationalization of data solutions.
• An understanding of data governance, security, lineage and data quality, using tools and frameworks such as Microsoft Purview and enterprise governance practices.
• Experience developing Power BI semantic models, dashboards and reporting solutions that enable self‑service analytics and business decision‑making.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices for deploying and managing modern data platforms.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure and supportable data and analytics solutions.

Project Delivery Experience

• 5+ years' experience delivering Data & AI, analytics or data platform projects using Microsoft and/or Azure Databricks technologies.
• 3-5 years' experience in a client‑facing consultancy or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lakehouse, Data Warehousing, data modelling and modern analytics architectures.
• Experience building data pipelines, integration solutions and cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills.
• Able to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solution design.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and consulting capabilities.

Benefits and Perks

• We have a lovely office in Thames Valley Park, Reading, including a free gym on site and expect our staff to attend at least once per month.
• Competitive salary and a performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Income Protection, Enhanced Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice), Life Assurance and Private Medical Care).
• 25 days holiday (increased to 28 after 5 years).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• The chance to make a real impact as part of a growing organization.
• Very friendly, inclusive culture, family‑feeling and strong camaraderie.
• Up‑to‑date technology, so collaboration has never been easier.
• Company growth and new projects mean ongoing career progression options.
• Cutting edge technology projects – exciting goals ahead!

Visit Coeo on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and read what our colleagues say about working at Coeo on www.glassdoor.co.uk

Diversity and Inclusion

Coeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to ensure that everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.