Phoenix enables digital transformation across the UK public sector, empowering organisations to innovate with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security and collaboration technologies. We are now hiring a Senior Azure AI Consultant who will be embedded within our AI practice and work directly with customers to help them adopt and scale AI capabilities. This is a fully customer facing role, focused on delivering structured advisory and enablement engagements that span strategy, architecture and hands on implementation of Microsoft AI platforms. You will act as a trusted advisor, combining strong consulting skills with deep technical expertise. You will be responsible for delivering end to end AI engagements independently, from discovery and design through to deployment and configuration, while working closely with the Practice Lead and Technical Architects to shape and refine Phoenix's AI offerings. What will you be doing? Lead structured AI advisory and enablement engagements, including AI readiness assessments, use case discovery workshops and Centre of Excellence (CoE) programmes. Deliver end to end enablement for Microsoft AI platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI Service. Design, deploy and configure Azure AI solutions hands on, ensuring customers have working reference environments they can build upon. Facilitate executive level workshops and stakeholder sessions to identify AI opportunities and develop business cases. Develop AI adoption roadmaps, governance frameworks and technical reference architectures. Act as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, translating business challenges into practical AI enabled solutions. Work closely with the AI Practice Lead and Technical Architects to design, refine and improve repeatable engagement frameworks and service offerings. Produce high quality customer deliverables including strategy documents, technical designs, deployment guides and assessment reports. Stay current with Microsoft AI platform developments, emerging capabilities and wider industry trends. Provide regular feedback on customer needs, market trends and opportunities for new AI services. Support pre sales activity including discovery calls, technical demonstrations, proposal input and customer presentations. What are we looking for? Strong customer facing consulting skills with the ability to build trust at senior stakeholder level. Excellent communication, presentation and workshop facilitation skills. Proven ability to lead and deliver complex technical engagements independently. Strong hands on experience deploying and configuring Azure AI services, particularly Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI. Solid understanding of AI and GenAI concepts including RAG architectures, agents, prompt engineering and responsible AI principles. Experience working across Azure infrastructure fundamentals to support AI workloads end to end. Commercial awareness and ability to contribute effectively to pre sales and service shaping activities. Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem solving skills. Consultancy or professional services background preferred. Public sector experience (e.g. councils, NHS, education, charities or blue light services) desirable. SC clearance, or eligibility to obtain SC clearance, desirable. Practical stuff Where is the role based? Primary location is our HQ in Pocklington (YO42). What about hybrid/remote working? Remote & Hybrid working is supported, with flexibility depending on customer and delivery requirements. How many interviews? Following a screen with the Recruitment Team, you can expect a two stage interview process, one online and one in person. Important BPSS Check As part of our recruitment process and due to the nature of the work we do, all employees are required to undertake a BPSS check. While some employees may require further security clearance, the BPSS check is mandatory and all offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion. Have you made it this far? If you're still reading, there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here's the thing, research suggests many women and underrepresented groups don't apply unless they meet every requirement. Even if you don't tick every box above, we encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes our team stronger and the stronger our team, the more successful we will be.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Phoenix enables digital transformation across the UK public sector, empowering organisations to innovate with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security and collaboration technologies. We are now hiring a Senior Azure AI Consultant who will be embedded within our AI practice and work directly with customers to help them adopt and scale AI capabilities. This is a fully customer facing role, focused on delivering structured advisory and enablement engagements that span strategy, architecture and hands on implementation of Microsoft AI platforms. You will act as a trusted advisor, combining strong consulting skills with deep technical expertise. You will be responsible for delivering end to end AI engagements independently, from discovery and design through to deployment and configuration, while working closely with the Practice Lead and Technical Architects to shape and refine Phoenix's AI offerings. What will you be doing? Lead structured AI advisory and enablement engagements, including AI readiness assessments, use case discovery workshops and Centre of Excellence (CoE) programmes. Deliver end to end enablement for Microsoft AI platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI Service. Design, deploy and configure Azure AI solutions hands on, ensuring customers have working reference environments they can build upon. Facilitate executive level workshops and stakeholder sessions to identify AI opportunities and develop business cases. Develop AI adoption roadmaps, governance frameworks and technical reference architectures. Act as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, translating business challenges into practical AI enabled solutions. Work closely with the AI Practice Lead and Technical Architects to design, refine and improve repeatable engagement frameworks and service offerings. Produce high quality customer deliverables including strategy documents, technical designs, deployment guides and assessment reports. Stay current with Microsoft AI platform developments, emerging capabilities and wider industry trends. Provide regular feedback on customer needs, market trends and opportunities for new AI services. Support pre sales activity including discovery calls, technical demonstrations, proposal input and customer presentations. What are we looking for? Strong customer facing consulting skills with the ability to build trust at senior stakeholder level. Excellent communication, presentation and workshop facilitation skills. Proven ability to lead and deliver complex technical engagements independently. Strong hands on experience deploying and configuring Azure AI services, particularly Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI. Solid understanding of AI and GenAI concepts including RAG architectures, agents, prompt engineering and responsible AI principles. Experience working across Azure infrastructure fundamentals to support AI workloads end to end. Commercial awareness and ability to contribute effectively to pre sales and service shaping activities. Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem solving skills. Consultancy or professional services background preferred. Public sector experience (e.g. councils, NHS, education, charities or blue light services) desirable. SC clearance, or eligibility to obtain SC clearance, desirable. Practical stuff Where is the role based? Primary location is our HQ in Pocklington (YO42). What about hybrid/remote working? Remote & Hybrid working is supported, with flexibility depending on customer and delivery requirements. How many interviews? Following a screen with the Recruitment Team, you can expect a two stage interview process, one online and one in person. Important BPSS Check As part of our recruitment process and due to the nature of the work we do, all employees are required to undertake a BPSS check. While some employees may require further security clearance, the BPSS check is mandatory and all offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion. Have you made it this far? If you're still reading, there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here's the thing, research suggests many women and underrepresented groups don't apply unless they meet every requirement. Even if you don't tick every box above, we encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes our team stronger and the stronger our team, the more successful we will be.
Palantir Engineer Specialist, Sr. Consultant, London Do you want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You will be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300.000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. About Your Role As a Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant - Palantir Engineer, you lead and deliver end-to-end, data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry in complex client environments. You operate at the intersection of engineering, data, and consulting, working closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex problems into scalable, production-ready solutions. You combine strong hands on technical skills with a consulting mindset, taking ownership of solution design, implementation, and adoption across organisations. Your role will include: Own the end-to-end delivery of Palantir Foundry based solutions, from problem definition to production Design and implement data pipelines and transformations across diverse data sources Model data using Foundry Ontology concepts to support analytics and operational use cases Build scalable, reliable solutions using Python, SQL, and PySpark within Foundry Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, success metrics, and roadmaps Support prototyping, productionisation, and scaling of data driven applications Ensure solutions meet requirements for data quality, governance, security, and performance Act as a technical advisor within project teams and contribute to best practices What you bring - required Experience & Seniority Proven experience as a Senior Consultant in data, analytics, or platform engineering Strong experience delivering client facing data solutions in complex environments Ability to take ownership and work independently in ambiguous problem spaces Core Data & Analytics Technology Skills Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; PySpark experience required Hands on experience with Palantir Foundry, including: Pipeline Builder / Code Workbook Data integration and transformation Ontology modelling and data lineage Solid understanding of data architectures, including data lakes, lakehouses, and data warehouses Experience working with APIs, databases, and structured / semi structured data Engineering & Platform Foundations Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, testing, and production deployments Strong focus on solution quality, maintainability, and performance Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience Nice to have Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Prior experience as a Palantir FDE or in Foundry heavy delivery roles Domain experience in industries such as Energy, Finance, Public Sector, Healthcare, or Logistics Language & Mobility Very good English skills Willingness to travel for project related work About your team Join our growing Data & Analytics practice and make a difference. In this practice you will be utilizing the most innovative technological solutions in modern data ecosystem. In this role you'll be able to see your own ideas transform into breakthrough results in the areas of Data & Analytics strategy, Data Management & Governance, Data Platforms & engineering, Analytics & Data Science. We offer industry leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Palantir Engineer Specialist, Sr. Consultant, London Do you want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You will be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300.000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. About Your Role As a Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant - Palantir Engineer, you lead and deliver end-to-end, data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry in complex client environments. You operate at the intersection of engineering, data, and consulting, working closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex problems into scalable, production-ready solutions. You combine strong hands on technical skills with a consulting mindset, taking ownership of solution design, implementation, and adoption across organisations. Your role will include: Own the end-to-end delivery of Palantir Foundry based solutions, from problem definition to production Design and implement data pipelines and transformations across diverse data sources Model data using Foundry Ontology concepts to support analytics and operational use cases Build scalable, reliable solutions using Python, SQL, and PySpark within Foundry Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, success metrics, and roadmaps Support prototyping, productionisation, and scaling of data driven applications Ensure solutions meet requirements for data quality, governance, security, and performance Act as a technical advisor within project teams and contribute to best practices What you bring - required Experience & Seniority Proven experience as a Senior Consultant in data, analytics, or platform engineering Strong experience delivering client facing data solutions in complex environments Ability to take ownership and work independently in ambiguous problem spaces Core Data & Analytics Technology Skills Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; PySpark experience required Hands on experience with Palantir Foundry, including: Pipeline Builder / Code Workbook Data integration and transformation Ontology modelling and data lineage Solid understanding of data architectures, including data lakes, lakehouses, and data warehouses Experience working with APIs, databases, and structured / semi structured data Engineering & Platform Foundations Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, testing, and production deployments Strong focus on solution quality, maintainability, and performance Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience Nice to have Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Prior experience as a Palantir FDE or in Foundry heavy delivery roles Domain experience in industries such as Energy, Finance, Public Sector, Healthcare, or Logistics Language & Mobility Very good English skills Willingness to travel for project related work About your team Join our growing Data & Analytics practice and make a difference. In this practice you will be utilizing the most innovative technological solutions in modern data ecosystem. In this role you'll be able to see your own ideas transform into breakthrough results in the areas of Data & Analytics strategy, Data Management & Governance, Data Platforms & engineering, Analytics & Data Science. We offer industry leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions.
Salary: Up to £85,250 Location: Moorgate Station (Fully Onsite) Permanent position Senior Consultant - AI Platform Deployment Engineer | Permanent | Fully onsite Salary: Up to £85,250 Hybrid Model: 5 days on-site (for first 6-months), the role will become nearly fully remote after the initial client project. Role Location: Central London Industry: Financial Services Job Summary: My client, on of the UK's leading IT Solutions & technology services organisations, are seeking a Senior Engineer to join their cutting-edge, rapidly expanding delivery practice on a permanent basis. For the first 6 months you'll be working directly with one of the most prominent names in global Financial Services on a large AI deployment project. The successful candidate will act as a hands-on technical engineer, using their hands-on skills with Python and Powershell to integrate & deploy pre-configured AI models for Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI environments. Key Responsibilities Deployment & integration of pre-configured AI Models using Python & Powershell Hands-on deployment using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI platforms , including model life cycle management and integration into client workflows. Contribute to upkeep of identity, access control, and security configurations. Qualifications and Requirements: Python (strong hands-on) for deployment - ideally of AI models PowerShell (solid hands-on) for deployment - ideally of AI models Azure Foundry (at least an understanding or some experience of what it is/how it works) & OpenAI General Azure knowledge & experience Understanding of best practices & strong communication skills Recent experience within major Financial Services (highly desirable) Ideal Certification: Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102). Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Computappoint do not use AI to filter or assess candidates; we use experienced and dedicated recruiters who want to match the best people to roles.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £85,250 Location: Moorgate Station (Fully Onsite) Permanent position Senior Consultant - AI Platform Deployment Engineer | Permanent | Fully onsite Salary: Up to £85,250 Hybrid Model: 5 days on-site (for first 6-months), the role will become nearly fully remote after the initial client project. Role Location: Central London Industry: Financial Services Job Summary: My client, on of the UK's leading IT Solutions & technology services organisations, are seeking a Senior Engineer to join their cutting-edge, rapidly expanding delivery practice on a permanent basis. For the first 6 months you'll be working directly with one of the most prominent names in global Financial Services on a large AI deployment project. The successful candidate will act as a hands-on technical engineer, using their hands-on skills with Python and Powershell to integrate & deploy pre-configured AI models for Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI environments. Key Responsibilities Deployment & integration of pre-configured AI Models using Python & Powershell Hands-on deployment using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI platforms , including model life cycle management and integration into client workflows. Contribute to upkeep of identity, access control, and security configurations. Qualifications and Requirements: Python (strong hands-on) for deployment - ideally of AI models PowerShell (solid hands-on) for deployment - ideally of AI models Azure Foundry (at least an understanding or some experience of what it is/how it works) & OpenAI General Azure knowledge & experience Understanding of best practices & strong communication skills Recent experience within major Financial Services (highly desirable) Ideal Certification: Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102). Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Computappoint do not use AI to filter or assess candidates; we use experienced and dedicated recruiters who want to match the best people to roles.
Job Title: Lead Security Solution Architect- PAM Location: Hybrid-London, UK (Days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months+ 550GBP/Day Inside IR35 Project Overview CLIENT is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programe is Privileged Access Management (PAM). CLIENT is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Security Solution Architects manage end-to-end solution design and are responsible for delivering architecture design documents in line with functional and non-functional business requirements, strategies, principles, standards, and patterns. Alongside the creation of high-level designs, Security Solution Architects will be required to record key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks and issues where appropriate. Security Solution Architects should be comfortable presenting and sharing solutions at design authorities and senior leadership & stakeholders. The Lead Security Solution Architect will provide technical thought leadership and direction to their project team and may represent the project/programme as subject matter expert. This role will require someone experienced in managing a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver High- and Low-level designs to the required quality and standard. Principal Preferred Requirements Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM tooling Platform & Technology: BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated. Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project life cycle Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security Promote strong documentation and clerkship Governance: Ensures all high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, deviation requests, and technical risks or issue records undergo architectural and project governance processes Ensure all architecture artefacts undergo appropriate peer review prior to design authority presentation Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval Risk and Dependency Management: Effectively manages and escalates both technical and project risks or issues Articulates solutions and remediation steps to technical risks & issues Ability to map design decisions to resultant technical risks & issues to articulate the cause and rationale which leads to any negatively impacting change Leadership & Teamwork Provides technical thought leadership to the Design Team and the Project Ability to manage a project team of technical architects, engineers, and/or analysts Ability to take a deputised role in programme management-related tasks where necessary Qualifications & Certifications: Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Security Solution Architect- PAM Location: Hybrid-London, UK (Days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months+ 550GBP/Day Inside IR35 Project Overview CLIENT is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programe is Privileged Access Management (PAM). CLIENT is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Security Solution Architects manage end-to-end solution design and are responsible for delivering architecture design documents in line with functional and non-functional business requirements, strategies, principles, standards, and patterns. Alongside the creation of high-level designs, Security Solution Architects will be required to record key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks and issues where appropriate. Security Solution Architects should be comfortable presenting and sharing solutions at design authorities and senior leadership & stakeholders. The Lead Security Solution Architect will provide technical thought leadership and direction to their project team and may represent the project/programme as subject matter expert. This role will require someone experienced in managing a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver High- and Low-level designs to the required quality and standard. Principal Preferred Requirements Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM tooling Platform & Technology: BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated. Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project life cycle Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security Promote strong documentation and clerkship Governance: Ensures all high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, deviation requests, and technical risks or issue records undergo architectural and project governance processes Ensure all architecture artefacts undergo appropriate peer review prior to design authority presentation Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval Risk and Dependency Management: Effectively manages and escalates both technical and project risks or issues Articulates solutions and remediation steps to technical risks & issues Ability to map design decisions to resultant technical risks & issues to articulate the cause and rationale which leads to any negatively impacting change Leadership & Teamwork Provides technical thought leadership to the Design Team and the Project Ability to manage a project team of technical architects, engineers, and/or analysts Ability to take a deputised role in programme management-related tasks where necessary Qualifications & Certifications: Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
