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Principal Data Engineer

Xcede
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5 months ago
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Xcede is excited to be partnering with a leading global consultancy to grow their Data Engineering capability across the UK.

They’re hiring a Principal Data Engineering Consultant to join their dynamic, fast-growing Data & Analytics team.

You’ll work on high-impact infrastructure projects, designing and building scalable cloud data solutions that enable clients to unlock real value from their data assets.

Tech you’ll be working with:
• Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks
• SQL, Python, Spark, DAX
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git
• Bonus: MLflow, Kubernetes, Kimball modelling, MLOps

What you’ll do:
• Build & maintain modern cloud-based data pipelines
• Translate business needs into scalable data solutions
• Solve data quality issues and improve infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor others and shape team best practices

Why join?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team working on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the world. Expect great tech, a supportive environment, and serious career growth.

Interested?
Apply via the link or reach out to me – drop me a message here on LinkedIn or email me directly at – happy to chat through the details!

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