Senior Consultant

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REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.
North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else and we're on the hunt for a Senior Consultant.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

This role is primarily responsible for delivery on data and analytics work using modern data platforms and analytical techniques.

YOU WILL:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support analytics, business intelligence and data science initiatives
• Implement and optimize data storage solutions, including data lakes and data warehouses on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata repositories
• Design data solutions that integrate both modern and legacy platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle
• Utilize orchestration tools, DevOps and SDLC principles, containerization techniques, and microservices to automate, secure, and scale data engineering solutions effectively.
• Collaborate with client account teams to understand and meet data engineering needs for various clients, to grow existing and build new client relationships with some of the most exciting brands in the world
• Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques, and best practices including prototyping new architecture methods, tools and products that might provide future value to our clients

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, computer engineering, data engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, including designing and implementing ETL processes, data pipelines, and data storage solutions
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and their data services, with relevant cloud data engineering certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Scala
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD practices for data engineering workflows, and SDLC principles in data engineering contexts
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka
• Experience with data modeling and database design (relational and NoSQL)
• Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices
• Experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture
• Some experience working with data visualization techniques and tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Looker) and deploying enterprise wide analytics dashboards.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, hybrid environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 2+ years of experience leading data engineering projects or workstreams
• Travel: regional travel expected on an as-needed basis depending on client needs, up to 50%

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• A solid background in growing a data and analytics business through strong delivery and bringing new ideas in a consulting environment
• Experience with modern data engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., Airflow, DBT, Snowflake)
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
• Understanding of machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) •
• Experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced data-drive technique

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success-for both our clients and our colleagues-is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here's how we make it happen:

• Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative-one which we'll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We'll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.
• People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart ; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener-regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.
• Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you-colleagues and clients alike. If you've got the drive to become a changemaker, we'll do the rest.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy. We broke new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.
For more information, visit northhighland.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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