Data Engineering Consultant (multiple levels)

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London
6 days ago
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Salary Ranges from £40,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Hybrid Working (x3 days in office, x2 remote)



OVERVIEW


A major global consultancy operating across a breadth of industries & sectors is scaling it's Data function and hiring for multiple Data Engineering Consultants across various levels (Consultant, Senior & Principal). You will be joining a Data function working across a breadth of interesting projects for their clients, demonstrating both technical ability and stakeholder engagement skills when delivering impactful Data Engineering projects. Your responsibilities as a Data Engineering Consultant will include but not be limited to:


  • Leverage your technical expertise in Data Engineering to deliver impactful projects for a range of clients across their portfolio.
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of Python & Azure to deliver on engagements for major clients.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team of other Data Engineering Consultants on a breadth of projects.
  • Effectively engage and communicate with non-technical stakeholders in a role that requires both technical ability and business-facing skills.



YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE


A successful Data Engineering Consultant will have the following:


  • Solid technical ability inPython,SQL&Azure(essential).
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure and relevant tools/ technologies (Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse).
  • Proven understanding of DevOps best practices:CI/CD(Azure DevOps is preferred).
  • Solid communication skills and business-facing/ stakeholder engagement experience.



THE BENEFITS:


  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus
  • Cash Car Allowance (paid out same as base salary - £4,000)
  • Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 2 from home)


HOW TO APPLY


Please register your interest by clicking the Apply Link or send your CV to


** There is no sponsorship available for this role. **

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