Principal Consultant

HD-TECH are proud to be supporting a well-established and fast-growing Microsoft-focused data consultancy in their search for a Principal Data Consultant. Our client is a recognised leader in the delivery of cloud-first data platform solutions, analytics, and managed services for enterprise organisations. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of complex Microsoft Azure data projects Architect cloud-native data platform solutions aligned with business needs Act as a technical escalation point and mentor for other consultants Support business development activities including solution design and work scoping Deliver high-quality technical outputs and ensure best practices are followed Maintain up-to-date certifications and contribute to the development of internal IP Identify opportunities to add value and support long-term client success Essential Technical Skills This role requires practical, hands-on experience in enterprise data engineering and Azure cloud data technologies. You must be confident working across: Azure Data Services, including: Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Databricks Microsoft Fabric (desirable) Python and PySpark for data engineering, transformation, and automation ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse structured and unstructured data sources Data lakehouse and data warehouse architecture design Power BI for enterprise-grade reporting and visualisation Strong knowledge of data modelling, SQL, and governance best practices Consulting & Project Delivery Experience 8 years in professional services or consulting, ideally with Microsoft data technologies Strong background in client-facing delivery and stakeholder engagement Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Experience contributing to pre-sales (SOWs, proposals, estimation) Able to lead agile project teams and ensure delivery excellence Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities for further engagement

Location: Reading, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025