Senior Technical Consultant – CLD – Data Platform

Ultima; Reading; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant specialized in Cloud, Data, AI, and automation. The role involves leading Microsoft Fabric implementations and SQL modernization for clients, contributing to enterprise-level data strategy, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL expertise and demonstrated experience in the Microsoft Data Stack.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Strong background in SQL Server development and optimization.
• Experience with data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Translate business requirements into data platform architectures.
• Drive SQL modernization projects and ensure governance standards.

Skills

SQL Development & Optimization

Client Engagement & Consultancy

Microsoft Fabric Expertise

Education

Microsoft Certifications

Tools

Power BI

Azure SQL

Synapse Analytics

Data Factory

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Senior Technical Consultant – CLD – Data Platform

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Senior Technical Consultant – CLD – Data Platform

Department/ Function: Professional Services

Location: Remote (however need flexibility to travel to customer sites)

At Ultima, we are a forward-thinking technology company focused on driving innovation in cloud, data, AI & automation through our unique products and services. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Data Platform Consultant with a strong foundation in SQL and a proven track record in data analytics to lead the implementation and adoption of end-to-end data platform services within our clients' environments. This strategic role is central to helping organizations modernize their data ecosystems, leveraging the latest Microsoft technologies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

The core focus of this role is to lead the design, rollout, and integration of Microsoft Fabric across diverse data estates, ensuring a seamless transition to this unified analytics platform. The consultant will play a key role in defining best practices, creating reusable frameworks, and mentoring client teams on Fabric’s capabilities, governance, and performance optimization. This is an opportunity to influence data strategy at an enterprise level, driving innovation and efficiency through Microsoft’s next-generation data services.

With deep technical expertise and a hands-on background originating in SQL development and administration, the consultant will also be responsible for supporting SQL modernization initiatives, including SQL Server upgrades, performance tuning, and data platform transformations. The role requires a balance of technical excellence and consultancy experience, guiding clients through both legacy system optimization and modern cloud-first analytics architectures.

Additional activities and responsibilities not covered within the above may also be required as part of specific customer engagements or the wider role of a Senior Technical Consultant.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Fabric Implementation Leadership – Lead the design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Fabric solutions across client data environments.
• Solution Architecture Design – Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing data platform architectures.
• Microsoft Stack Delivery – Deliver end-to-end solutions using Microsoft technologies such as Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Power BI, and Azure SQL.
• SQL Modernization Projects – Drive SQL modernization projects including upgrades, performance tuning, and migrations to cloud-native architectures.
• Governance and Standards – Define and promote best practices for data governance, architecture standards, and operational excellence in client environments.
• Pre-Sales Support – Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, technical proposals, and client presentations.
• Client Strategy Alignment – Collaborate with client stakeholders to develop data strategies aligned to business goals and Microsoft capabilities.
• Mentoring and Enablement – Mentor and guide internal teams and client personnel on the effective use of Microsoft Fabric and related technologies.

Additional activities and responsibilities not covered within the above may also be required as part of specific Customer engagements or the wider role of a Senior Technical Consultant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Microsoft Fabric Expertise – Proven experience implementing and leading Microsoft Fabric-based solutions across enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Data Stack Proficiency – Hands-on expertise in Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and Azure SQL.
• SQL Development & Optimization – Strong background in SQL Server, including development, performance tuning, and modernization.
• Azure Proficiency – Core understanding of Microsoft Azure and common resource usage for integration requirements.
• Solution Architecture & Design – Ability to translate business needs into secure, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions.
• Client Engagement & Consultancy – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide clients through complex data transformations.
• Pre-Sales and Proposal Support – Experience contributing to technical sales, including scoping, solution design, and presenting to clients.
• Microsoft Certifications – Relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate.
• Data Governance Knowledge – Understanding of data governance frameworks and implementation best practices.
• Cloud Data Migration – Experience migrating on-prem SQL workloads to Azure or hybrid data platforms.
• Agile Delivery Experience – Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and delivering data platform projects in iterative cycles.
• Non-Microsoft Data Tools – Exposure to or hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks or AWS Redshift
• Cross-Platform Reporting Tools – Knowledge of BI tools beyond Power BI, such as Tableau or Qlik, for comparative understanding or hybrid deployments.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR ROLE

• Achievement Focus: Self-motivated and being determined and committed. Takes real pride in own achievements and welcomes the challenge of more difficult work. Puts in extra time and effort needed to complete tasks by deadlines
• Planning and Organisation: High level of self-organisation, motivation and management independence. Adopts an organised and systematic approach to work
• Time Management: Flexibility and ability to manage multiple opportunities at the same time, whilst maintaining a clear focus on each of their immediate, individual requirements
• Flexible: An adaptable nature with the ability to react to meet the ongoing demands of the Business
• Analysis and Problem-Solving: Quickly homes in on key issues, applies logic and common sense in solving problems. Owns problems through to resolution
• Team Working: Cooperates effectively with others in the Team, mentoring and working with them in a constructive manner.
• Quality Focus: Concern for quality, being attentive to detail and willing to try to improve one’s performance. Checks that standards being achieved are in line with Ultima’s goals around Service delivery excellence
• Technical Knowledge: Willingness to learn and understand Ultima’s core solutions and services
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, making an impact on others, establishing credibility with them and making a favourable and professional impression. Is able to adapt style to win confidence of others
• Customer Focused: Strong strategic and Customer orientation, with focus on developing Customer relationships
• Innovation: Interest in new approaches, showing a readiness to try different ways of doing things, being creative
• Self-Control: Maintaining calm under pressure, remaining patient and logical despite provocation, not allowing oneself to be deflected.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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