Senior Data Engineering Consultant

Advancing Analytics; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading analytics firm where your technical skills will help shape innovative data solutions. This role offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to advancing analytics. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values inclusivity and work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects. Embrace a culture of continuous learning and community involvement as you help clients navigate their data challenges. If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful client engagement, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical & Dental Care

Health & Wellbeing fund

25 Days Annual Leave

Annual Bonus Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Electric Car Scheme

Team away days

Industry-matching Maternity & Paternity policies

Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance and orchestration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to build reliable data platforms using cloud technologies.
• Consult with clients to gather requirements and ensure project success.

Skills

Requirements gathering and client consulting

Agile project management

Object-Oriented Development Practices

ETL approaches focusing on Data Quality

Understanding CI/CD methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Apache Spark

Python

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

Unity Catalog

Terraform

Power BI

Azure Functions

Job description

Senior Data Engineering Consultant

We are open to full-time or part-time applicants for this role! Are you returning from maternity leave? We'd love to hear from you!

Salary: £67,185 to £77,664 (depending on experience)

Location: Remote – must be based within the UK. Occasional visits to see customers and the team.

Interview process: Two rounds: 1. Get to know you chat with the People Recruitment Manager; 2. Technical competency with the Hiring Lead and a Team Member.

Our Values: Advancing, Come as you are, Zero burnout, Greta goal, We all level up together, and Transparency.

Learn more about us: YouTube, Totally Skewed Podcast, Data Science in Production. Read our Blogs.

Who Are We?

Advancing Analytics are a market leader in delivering cutting-edge analytical solutions worldwide. To thrive today, businesses need AI built on a reliable Data Platform, and we are seeking your help to build it!

Who are we looking for?

Dedicated individuals who combine technical passion with honesty and empathy for client consulting. Those who love data and believe in sharing knowledge internally and with the wider data community. Someone thriving in an agile environment, balancing technical skills with pragmatic project needs. For the Senior Consultant role, a good understanding of our core tech stack and the ability to see end-to-end solutions while leading projects are essential.

Required Tools and Technologies:

• Microsoft Azure and cloud computing concepts
• Apache Spark – Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or other Spark engines
• Python – our primary development language
• SQL – writing complex, high-performance queries and understanding query execution
• Azure Data Factory or other cloud orchestration tools
• Azure Data Lake storage and Delta Lake
• Unity Catalog, Purview, or other Data Governance tools
• IAC tools such as Terraform, Azure DevOps

Preferred but not essential technologies:

• Visualization tools – Power BI, Tableau
• Streaming Data – Azure Stream Analytics, Event Hubs, IoT Hubs
• Distributed compute engines
• Azure Functions – Python, C#

Skills and Approaches:

• Requirements gathering and client consulting
• Agile project management
• Object-Oriented Development Practices
• ETL approaches focusing on Data Quality, Resilience, Observability
• Understanding CI/CD methodologies and SDLC

What is it like to work at Advancing Analytics?

We are a small, collaborative, and inclusive team where everyone's voice matters from day one. As a Microsoft Specialized Partner, Databricks Elite Partner, and AWS Partner, you'll have access to the latest technologies and training. We are committed to investing in our employees' long-term growth and actively participate in the wider tech community through events, sponsorships, and meetups.

We support community involvement, whether through personal blogs or initiatives you are passionate about. Our benefits include:

• Industry-matching Maternity & Paternity policies
• Private Medical & Dental Care, Eye Care schemes
• Health & Wellbeing fund
• 25 Days Annual Leave, Birthday & Charity Leave
• Team away days
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Electric Car Scheme

Our Values:

Advancing: Pushing the limits of what's possible with cutting-edge projects.

Come as you are: An inclusive, safe environment.

Zero burnout: We prioritize well-being and work-life balance.

Greta Goal: Committing to environmental responsibility.

We all level up together: Investing in community, mentoring, and sharing knowledge.

Transparency: Living our values openly.

Read more about our values here.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We consider all applicants without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.

This role profile provides an overview of responsibilities and qualifications and may change to meet organizational needs.