Lead Data Consultant

Hitachi Solutions; Porto; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Phone allowance

Transport allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Solutions Portugal seeks a Lead Data Consultant to join its Data, Analytics & AI practice, delivering bespoke data and advanced analytics solutions across Europe.

You will lead projects, design architectures, build data platforms on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, and create interactive Power BI dashboards that translate insights into business value. A strong client‑facing track record and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering cloud-based Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI solutions in a consulting or SI environment.
• Strong client-facing track record with ability to lead teams or projects.
• Proficient in modern programming languages such as Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on advanced analytics and data engineering best practices.
• Lead teams and projects from requirements to design and implementation.
• Capture client requirements and lead architecture development for data platforms.
• Design, implement, and optimize Data Platform, BI and Analytics solutions on cloud platforms.
• Lead data engineering on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks for scalable data products.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Mentoring

Communication

Cloud data engineering

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Solution Partner and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation.

As a global consultancy company working across the private and public sectors, we specialise in Dynamics 365 Business Applications, Power Platform, including Azure, Application Modernisation and Data & Analytics.

Our highly skilled team help drive improvements, creating efficiency and growth within organisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission to revolutionise modern businesses.

To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients.

Be part of our Hitachi family

We place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. Weemphasisethe importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation. Through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and businessexpertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Data Consultant to join us on our exciting journey and be part of our Hitachi Solutions family.

This is a unique and challenging opportunity for an experienced Analytics Consultant to join the Data, Analytics & AI practice of Hitachi Solutions Portugal.

In this role you will be providing bespoke and cutting‑edged data and advanced analytics solutions, bringing significant commercial advantage to some of Europe's most recognised companies.

The successful candidate will draw upon their experience with data engineering and business intelligence tools and techniques to advise clients on data and analytics best practices and deliver data and analytics solutions on time and to budget.

The main areas of responsibility are:

• Provide expert advisory services to clients on advanced analytics and data engineering best practices, ensuring delivery of scalable and efficient solutions.
• Lead teams and projects, supporting all aspects of delivery from requirements gathering to solution design and implementation.
• Capture client requirements and lead the development of solution architectures that meet both current and future business needs.
• Design and develop bespoke Data Platform, Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics solutions, leveraging the latest cloud technologies.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise data engineering solutions on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, delivering robust, secure, and scalable data products that support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases.
• Build and oversee the development of dynamic, interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring clear, actionable insights for clients.
• Guide teams in data modelling and transformation efforts, ensuring the development of optimised data architectures, including the design of ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to support their professional development.
• Actively contribute to the development of the team in Portugal, ensuring close ties to the rest of the European team.

Qualifications

We are looking to hire ambitious consulting professionals who combine their technical acumen with a genuine enthusiasm for improving organisations:

• 10+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud‑based Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI solutions, ideally within a consulting or systems integration environment.
• Extensive experience in a client‑facing role, previously working for a consultancy or systems integrator, with a proven track record of leading teams or projects.
• Hands‑on experience with modern programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with data integration tools like Azure Data Factory and data platform solutions such as Microsoft Fabric and/or Databricks.
• Expertise in data visualisation and analytics using Power BI, QlikView or Tableau.
• Strong experience in data modelling and transformation, including the design of ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing solutions.
• Experience or awareness of Big Data and Data Science and/or AI technologies, including the integration of Machine Learning models and/or Generative AI components.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing Data & Analytics teams, with a passion for coaching and growing talent.
• Demonstrated leadership within the Data Engineering and AI domain, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and client management skills.

Additional Information

• Flexible and friendly work environment.
• Hybrid work model.
• 25 annual leave days.
• Mobile phone and public transport allowances.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

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