Data Engineer - Senior Consultant

Avanade
Manchester
11 months ago
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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.

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. 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 Foundary, 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. 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 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 

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

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