Principal Data & AI Consultant – Waracle is a digital technology consultancy. This Hybrid role is based at Dundee, London, or Glasgow , with around 2 days per week in office.
Key Aspects of the Role Include
Architecture & Vision: Designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines using batch and streaming processing, championing data governance, security, privacy, and legislatory compliance.
Acting as a Trusted Advisor: Translating complex business challenges into clear technical roadmaps, communicating with executive stakeholders and non-technical peers.
Enabling Innovation: Designing usable data models and building reliable foundations that empower advanced analytics, LLMs, and AI/ML applications.
Modernising Infrastructure: Overseeing the evolution of cloud data platforms to maximize performance, reduce latency, and optimize cloud costs across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Growth & Strategy: Contributing to Waracle's technical direction, shaping new business proposals, and nurturing deep client relationships.
Empowering People: Fostering an inclusive environment through collaborative leadership, resolving organisational challenges, and mentoring colleagues.
What You'll Bring
Core Data Engineering Foundation: Practical experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT, and various database technologies.
Technical Versatility: Fluency in data processing languages (Python, SQL, PySpark) and openness to tech stacks such as SSIS, Airflow, Spark, Databricks, Fabric.
Cloud Capability: Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and curiosity to learn others.
Bridging Data & AI: Understanding how AI fits into the broader data landscape, interest in integrating LLMs and AI/MLOps into client solutions.
Collaborative Leadership: Proven track record of supporting multi-squad deliveries, guiding stakeholders through architectural trade-offs, and contributing to technical proposals.
Our Benefits
Rest & Recharge: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday.
Financial Future & Security: Company-matched 5% pension contribution and Death in Service benefit.
Health & Wellness: Medicash Health Cash Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover.
Flexible Working: Hybrid working championed with home office setup budget.
Learning & Development: Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning budget.
Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, gym and retail discounts.
Family First: Enhanced parental leave policies and fertility journey support.
Community & Connection: Vibrant culture with meet-ups, lunch on us, and Spirit of Waracle charitable initiatives.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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