Senior Data Consultant

Come and join the Littlefish Digital Solutions team! 

Work location: Remote but connected (as defined by our Hybrid working policy)  

Role: Senior Data Consultant 

Salary: Market Competitive  

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement.  These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box.   

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add this drive and passion, whilst adding to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow.   

And with growth always in mind, Littlefish was delighted to recently announce the acquisition of Storm Technology, a leading Microsoft business applications consultancy based in Ireland – a move which firmly accelerates our next phase of growth.  The acquisition will enable us to continue our rapid organic expansion, alongside the enlargement of our portfolio, with enhanced capabilities around enterprise applications and end-to-end implementations on the Microsoft platform that includes M365, D365 and Power Platform.  

The exciting development is also set to allow Littlefish harness new potential in the UK and Irish markets, addressing the growing demand for business-focused Microsoft solutions, while also expanding our customer base in Ireland via Storm Technology.  Littlefish customers can expect to access a new and extensive Microsoft solutions portfolio and curated partner network that will further enable digital transformation journeys, facilitating growth at scale, and unlocking the end-to-end benefits of Microsoft business application solutions through strategic integration and adoption.  

So, if you would like to join this exciting phase of our growth journey – as we expand our UK solutions offers working alongside our experienced Data Compliance & Governance  team, and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you.  

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:  

We are seeking a Senior Data Consultant who is passionate about data analytics and helping customers achieve more with their data. As part of our Data and AI consultancy we aim to help our customers of all sizes to gain greater insights through understanding, modelling and predicting better outcomes. With new clients coming into the business we are currently expanding and looking for someone to join our team. If you feel that you have the drive to join a dynamic, growing business then find more details below. This role will report directly to the Data and AI Practice Director and will work closely with other customers, team leads, technical consultants, resource managers and developers across the business to ensure practice goals and objectives are met.   

If you have a passion for translating technical complexity into practical value and a drive to enable organisations with modern Data solutions, this is the role for you.  

The role will focus on the following: 

• Work with clients to understand what they need from their data. 
• Advise clients on data strategy, architecture, and governance aligned with their business goals. 
• Conduct data maturity assessments and recommend roadmaps for transformation. 
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align technical solutions with business outcomes. 
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, acting as a subject matter expert on Microsoft Fabric, staying up to date with new features and capabilities. 
• Support the sales team with technical expertise during client engagements. 
• Participate in discovery sessions, requirements gathering, and solution scoping. 
• Develop and present proof-of-concepts (PoCs), demos, and solution proposals. 
• Contribute to RFP/RFI responses and client presentations. 
• Build trusted relationships with clients by understanding their business challenges and aligning data solutions accordingly. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior consultants and developers.  

What are we looking for in the successful candidate  

Technical Requirements of the Successful Candidate:  

• Proven experience delivering data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Dataflows, Notebooks, and Power BI. 
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes. 
• Experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks) is a plus. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of enterprise BI and Data Warehousing tools, concepts and methods 
• Experience in pre-sales or client-facing consulting roles. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with SSRS / SSAS (Tabular with DAX & OLAP with MDX) / SSIS 
• Experience with Databricks, Pyspark, and other data sciences tools  
• Experience of using Azure DevOps / Git 
• Microsoft Certified on Data (e.g. Fabric)  

This is a client-facing role, so the following are essential 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. 
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across functional teams to deliver client-centric solutions. 
• Comfortable working in a client-facing role with a consultative and business development mindset. 
• Must be eligible for full Security Clearance   

What can we offer you? 

• A competitive salary in line with market rate
• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
• Casual dress policy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events 

Life at Littlefish:  

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. 

I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. 

I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. 

I Have a Can-Do Attitude– I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! 

So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. 

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. 

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a option has a ‘prefer not to say’).