Data Engineer

My client, a leading Microsoft Partner, is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design and deliver modern data platform solutions for a broad range of UK organisations, from fast-growing startups to large enterprises and public sector bodies.

This is a highly client-facing consultancy role, combining strong data engineering capability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in guiding customers from traditional reporting into advanced, insight-driven and intervention-led data solutions that deliver real business value.

You'll primarily focus on data platform and engineering workloads, working closely with analytics and reporting specialists to deliver end-to-end Data & Analytics solutions., * Lead and contribute to scoping, design, documentation, and implementation of data platform solutions

• Run client workshops to gather requirements and shape technical solutions
• Produce clear High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation
• Implement data solutions in line with agreed architecture and delivery standards
• Act as a technical authority during delivery, working closely with clients and project managers
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams delivering multi-technology solutions
• Provide technical assurance and governance throughout project lifecycles
• Support pre-sales activity where required, including bids and tenders

• Microsoft Data & AI stack, including:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Data Services (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake, Azure SQL, Analysis Services)
• Power BI (primarily upstream data modelling and preparation)

• Experience with on-prem /IaaS equivalents such as:

• SSIS, SSAS, SSRS

• Strong data engineering background:

• ETL/ELT pipelines
• Data modelling and architecture
• Integration across databases, cloud platforms, and APIs

• Query & transformation experience:

• Advanced T-SQL
• Power Query (M) and DAX (desirable)
• Python / PySpark (desirable)
• Databricks experience (desirable), * 4+ years' experience delivering data platforms and analytics architectures

• Proven background in a client-facing data consultancy role
• Strong ability to lead technical and business-facing discussions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and stakeholder awareness
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (or already hold them), Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

• £60,000 to £70,000 GBP
• Developer Role
• Skills: Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, Databricks
• Level: Mid-level