Data Engineering Consultant
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Avanade. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £62,000–£80,000.
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What you'll do
- Build and deliver large-scale analytics platforms using Azure and Databricks technologies
- Set data engineering practices for client work and help colleagues develop through mentoring
- Keep your Azure and Databricks expertise current, including earning and maintaining relevant certifications
- Work with client sponsors to clarify needs and present suitable technical solutions
- Lead small development teams by assigning work, tracking progress and balancing capacity
What you bring
- You have end-to-end data engineering experience, including work on large-scale projects
- You have hands-on experience with Azure data tools such as Databricks, Fabric or Data Factory
- You understand software engineering and databases, with skills in Python, Scala or PySpark, data modelling and SQL
- You can explain technical ideas to non-technical audiences and guide junior colleagues
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level data engineer who enjoys client-facing technical work and mentoring teammates. You’ll work directly with clients across sectors and lead small development teams. The role is based in London.
From the employer
Data Engineer – Consultant/Sr. Consultant
Our talented Data Engineering team is made up of globally recognised experts - and there’s room for more analytical, innovative, client-driven data professionals. If you’re passionate about helping clients make better data-driven decisions to tackle their most complex business issues, let’s talk. Take your skills to a new level and launch a career where you can truly do what matters.
Come join us
As a member of the Data Engineering team, you’ll have access to the research, knowledge, and tools to create leading-edge solutions across Avanade’s Data & AI practice. The role of Data Engineer is perfect for ambitious technologists passionate about working with the latest Microsoft Fabric and / or Azure Databricks technologies to deliver modern, highly scalable data platforms for all our client’s analytics and AI needs. Our clients look to us for innovation, which means you’ll have early access to the latest technologies so you can master them and stay ahead of the curve.
Together we do what matters.
What you’ll do
Design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade analytics solutions based on Azure and Databricks technologies
Evangelise and evolve best practices for our clients and our team including to mentor your colleagues, supporting their personal development
Constantly developing technical skills in the latest Azure and Databricks technologies - achieving & maintaining relevant certifications
Working directly with high profile clients across a variety of sectors to understand their requirements and present solutions to customer sponsors
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Skills and experiences
Demonstrable end-to-end experience in Data Engineering, including large-scale projects
Experience in working with the latest Azure technologies, such as; Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen 2), Purview, Cosmos DB, Open AI, Azure ML, AI Foundry, Kubernetes,
Understanding of software engineering tools and concepts including experience in Python, Scala or PySpark, database technologies, data modelling and SQL
Confident communicator who is able to explain technical terms to non-technical audiences and mentor junior colleagues
Leads small development teams: track work, manage assignments, manage capacity, etc.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
Analytical, curious, agile
Team player and good communicator
Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
Self-motivating
Innovative mindset
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Collaborate with some of the brightest “Microsoft minds”
Build your expertise, solve problems, learn, and develop
Find out more about some of our benefits here.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one
Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Data Engineering team works on check out these case studies:
thyssenkrupp Materials Services uses data to help strike a delicate operational balance
What matters to SSE Renewables is innovating for a sustainable future
Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
Avanade Insights – exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation
Inside Avanade – explore what life is like working at Avanade
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