Expand, optimise and support Xpedition’s data and data pipeline architecture.
Reporting to
Senior Azure Architect – Data & Insights
Based at
Remote Working / Worship Street, London EC2A
Job summary
You will be responsible for expanding, optimising and supporting our data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimising data flow and collection for cross functional teams. The Data engineer will support the team on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects.
What we’re looking for
One of the UK’s most innovative and well-established Microsoft Dynamics 365
consultancies, Xpedition offers a broad portfolio of Design, Configuration, Training, Project
Management and Integration Services for clients deploying Dynamics 365 based cloud
solutions.
At Xpedition, we guide our client’s path to growth, through the implementation of
intelligent cloud-based business applications. We help our clients to understand how
technology can empower their business in real terms. We deliver real business value
through expert consultancy. We are known for our questioning nature and for challenging
the status quo. Our experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge, revitalising
client experiences and improving operational efficiency.
As part of our growing Data and Insights practice, you will deliver interesting, challenging
and diverse business intelligence projects for our clients using the Microsoft Azure data
platform tool sets, including Azure Machine learning, cognitive services and utilising the
full suite of applications and functionality within the Power Platform.
Implement and support Azure data solutions
Implement highly scalable and redundant Azure or hybrid Data infrastructure to support clients’ requirements
Provide innovative solutions for complex implementations · Deliver presentations
and tech-talks to both internal and external customers
Contribute to strategic planning for at both project & market level · Write technical
responses to RFP’s & RFI’s
Assist in running technology-based training for project, accounts teams
Represent Xpedition in a professional and positive manner at all times.
2+ years’ experience in a Data Engineer role
Advanced working knowledge of Azure
Certified or close to completing Azure certification for the below pathways.
Microsoft Data Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate
Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience of relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.
Building and optimising data pipelines, architectures and data sets
Installing, configuring SQL Server
Performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to
answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement
Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets
Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata,
dependency and workload management
Manipulating, processing and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets
Strong project management, planning and organisational skills
Supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Integrating Dynamics 365 into the Data Platform
Azure PaaS, Synapse, Power BI, Azure Data Factory and Polybase
Use of Logic Apps
Big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
Relational SQL and NoSQL databases
Object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python
The ability to build trust with clients, assimilate their business pain points,
understand the drivers and strategy of the business, and turn these into a
compelling solution.
A good understanding and experience of our clients’ markets and challenges
Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and articulate and clear in
presentations to mixed audiences and one to one
Desire to develop your own projects and take ownership
Account management and solution selling and the ability to engage effectively
with and influence decision makers and executives.
CRM, ERP experience is an advantage
Ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure and manage workload and
time in a fast paced, quick changing environment
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
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