Senior Azure Data Engineer

Background

One of the UK’s leading Microsoft Solutions Partners for over 20 years, accredited to the highest level and a member of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for Business Applications, Xpedition are experts in digital transformation. Underpinned by Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and the Azure Data Platform, we work collaboratively with our customers to deliver long term success through transformative technologies.

Our Values & Culture

Our values are a big part of who we are. They reflect how we work with our customers and each other. We are very proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® and as a UK’s Best Workplace™ for Women, for Wellbeing and for Tech! We are a diverse group of professionals and act as champions for each other. We maintain an open, friendly and collaborative culture that is respectful of everyone’s opinion and our growth mindset defines the way we think and act.

Summary

The role will vary depending on the project but will primarily focus on the delivery within the Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Analytics and AI space. This is a client-facing position, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable speaking with clients and some occasional travel.

Responsibilities

Working on projects that utilise products within the Microsoft Azure and SQL Data analytics stack, including Synapse, ADF, Data Lake, Data Bricks, Power BI and MS Fabric.

Satisfying the expectations and requirements of customers, both internal and external.

Supporting others in their development.

Building solutions that adhere to our client’s data principles and delivering against our Data Management framework.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Consultancy experience across Financial, Retail. Not for profit sectors

Presales consultancy experience

Experience working in data quality, data governance or data management frameworks.

5+ years’ experience

Experience with Microsoft D365

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services.

One or more certified Azure certifications for the below pathways in Microsoft Data Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, AI Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Administration.

Experience in delivering Microsoft Azure/SQL, Data Analytics solutions, with a good grounding in all associated areas including Synapse, Data Lake, Data Bricks, Azure SQL, Logic Apps and Power BI.

Experience working with Azure DevOps

Experience in migrating SQL Server VMs to Azure

Strategic and operational decision-making skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Ability and attitude towards investigating and sharing new technologies

Ability to guide, direct or influence people

Ability to identify opportunities and issues

Willingness to learn based on feedback

Able to help others develop

Experience and/or knowledge of data quality and lineage tools: Ad Initio, Collibra, Informatica, IBM MDM, Azure Purview

Experience creating and using data models and data definitions

Strong presentation skills both written and oral, experienced in presenting complex data concepts to a business audience i.e. running workshops and formal data governance meetings

Personal Situation

Comfortable with the consulting lifestyle, willing to travel to clients, the office, able to work extended hours on occasion and to spend nights away from home (some international travel may be required).

Candidates will hold a United Kingdom driving licence

Our values are a big part of who we are. They reflect how we work with our customers and each other.

We are very proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® and as a UK’s Best Workplace™ for Women, for Wellbeing and for Tech! We are a diverse group of professionals and act as champions for each other.

We maintain an open, friendly, and collaborative culture that is respectful of everyone’s opinion and our growth mindset defines the way we think and act.

Xpedition only accepts direct applicants and applications via the Preferred Supplier List of recruitment companies where terms have been agreed