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28.04.2025
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Job Description:
Columbus is a consultancy company focused on helping organisations drive business value by advising, creating, and advancing the entire business. We deliver digital value through human intelligence, enabling our customers to innovate and grow.
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric
Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required
Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)
Bonus: Yes
Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service),
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
JOIN US. BE YOURSELF.
Diversity and Inclusion are close to our H.E.A.R.T!
By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.
We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation. In return, you can expect us to Help you grow. Empower you. Appreciate you. Respect you, and your Team.
Data & AI team,
At Columbus, we value collaboration, trust-building, curiosity, and delivering customer success. By joining our Data & AI team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these values while continuously developing your skills and knowledge.
This is a brand new and exciting position, offering a unique opportunity to work with Databricks, a leading platform in data engineering. You'll be given the chance to shape our data capabilities and grow within the business.
The role of Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to implement data solutions using Microsoft Fabric. This will include developing and managing data pipelines, data analysis, and data visualization.
You will collaborate with key stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. You will provide expertise and guidance on best practices and engage in pre-sales activities, presenting technical solutions to our clients.
Travel and Hybrid Working
We offer an environment that provides flexibility for work-life balance, whether working from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK.
We continue to offer onsite consultancy for our customers if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, depending on project requirements. Onsite time is planned ahead within 2-week blocks, so you will know in advance where you will be working.
We encourage customer-facing roles to come into the office at least once a month. Locations are coordinated within each team, and you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer.
About You (The Essentials)
* Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Cloud.
* Proficiency in data engineering, data analysis, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
* Strong understanding of architecting enterprise-scale solutions.
* Ability to provide engineering leadership for a team of engineers.
* Guide and manage project teams.
* Excellent communication skills and collaborative work ethic.
* Full driver's license and access to a vehicle.
* Curious, with a desire to challenge the status quo and improve.
* Collaborates well with internal and external colleagues.
* Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
What we can offer
You will be part of both a local and a global team, sharing knowledge and enjoying a friendly environment. We value our employees and offer flexibility for a healthy work-life balance.
As a Columbian, you will receive:
* 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service).
* Columbus Benefits Hub – discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food, and more.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay.
* Access to free training courses via Columbus Academy.
* Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn.
* Modern air-conditioned office spaces at multiple UK locations.
* Free barista coffee and hot drinks.
* Free beer and fizz daily (2-5 pm).
* Casual dress code.
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
* £2,500 referral bonus.
Company Awards & Recognition
* Bi-annual Recognition Awards with prizes.
* Columbus Cheers recognition platform.
* Employee of the Year awards.
* Long Service Awards.
Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)
* Free 24/7 access to Cubo gyms.
* Vitality Medical Insurance.
* Westfield Health Cash Plan (including Employee Assistance Lines).
* Mental health first aiders.
* Suggestions boxes.
Next Steps
If this role interests you, please submit your CV via our website by clicking “Apply for this job”. If your CV is not up-to-date, you can apply quickly using your LinkedIn profile. You may also be prompted to "Connect with us"; don’t worry if you don’t have time, it doesn’t impact your application.
In the meantime, follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn.
STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS.
Suitable for candidates working with/as:
Gold Partner and Inner Circle
As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training, and certifications. Columbus has been named partner of the year twice by Microsoft.
As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus is recognized as part of an elite group, representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem, for thought leadership, innovation, and dedication.
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