Data Consultant
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 73,000 / year
Full Time
11-04-2025
Job Specifications
Velocity Tech have partnered with a global Software company hiring for a Data Consultant.
You'll work on delivering enterprise-level applications focused on data analytics and business intelligence, primarily using Microsoft Azure technologies. This is a client-facing role, so communication skills are important. This is a hybrid role but some travel may be required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Work on projects using the Azure/SQL data analytics stack
Help clients understand and get value from their data
Support team members and share your knowledge
Contribute to the company’s internal and external communities
Clear development pathways
What We’re Looking For
Experience building Azure/SQL data analytics solutions
Comfortable speaking with clients and explaining technical topics
Experience using Databricks
About the Company
Velocity Tech are forward-thinking talent acquisition partners specialising in recruiting strategies for AI/Data, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure and Security. We bring an innovative, driven and passionate approach to finding tech talent. In the ever-changing tech market, flexibility is key. That’s why we’ll partner with you, providing our top talent network, sourcing skills, and interviewing expertise, whenever you need it. You provide the requirements and we create the hiring strategy and interview process... Know more
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