Senior Data Consultant

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Consultant to work as a Power BI Lead and take ownership of an enterprise-wide reporting suite, built on Microsoft Power BI and underpinned by a modern Databricks data platform. In this role, you’ll blend deep technical knowledge with stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and strategic thinking. You’ll design and deliver scalable, secure, and insightful reporting solutions that drive real business value while helping shape the future of enterprise reporting in a cloud-first data landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation, quality, and impact come first.

What you'll be doing...

• Leading the design and implementation of an enterprise Power BI reporting architecture, including workspace strategy, governance, and security.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to gather and refine requirements, translating them into meaningful reporting solutions.
• Defining and implementing robust governance practices including data access policies, RLS, and best practices for report development and deployment.
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing team of Power BI developers and analysts, promoting quality, consistency, and continuous learning.
• Creating scalable, high-performing data models and semantic layers using Power BI datasets, working closely with data engineers to optimize integration with Databricks.
• Driving end-to-end lifecycle management of reporting assets through deployment pipelines (Power BI Pipelines or CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps).
• Ensuring smooth integration across the Azure ecosystem, leveraging services like Data Lake, Synapse, and Purview where appropriate.
• Championing continuous improvement by identifying new features, trends, and opportunities for automation, self-service, and user enablement.

What you'll need to succeed...

• Power BI Expertise – Deep knowledge of Power BI features including DAX, Power Query, dataset modelling, and workspace management.
• Data Platform Experience – Hands-on experience with Databricks or modern data platforms like Snowflake or Synapse.
• Stakeholder Skills – Excellent communication and facilitation skills, able to engage confidently with senior leaders and business teams.
• Leadership – Proven ability to lead reporting teams, mentor junior developers, and collaborate across data engineering, governance, and IT functions.
• DevOps for BI – Familiarity with deployment pipelines, CI/CD, and automated report testing and publishing.
• Governance Knowledge – Understanding of enterprise data governance, information security, and reporting compliance standards.
• Strategic Thinking – A forward-looking mindset with a passion for enabling self-service analytics, standardising KPIs, and scaling BI across the organisation.

So, what's in it for you?

• A leadership role shaping enterprise BI using modern tools and cloud platforms.
• A chance to make a real impact by delivering high-value insights across the business.
• Support for professional development, including certifications and career progression.
• A collaborative culture that values knowledge-sharing, innovation, and growth.
• Competitive compensation with clear opportunities to step into more senior strategic roles.

About Snap Analytics

We're a high-growth data analytics consultancy on a mission to help enterprise businesses unlock the full potential of their data. With offices in the UK, India, and South Africa, we specialise in cutting-edge cloud analytics solutions, transforming complex data challenges into actionable business insights. We partner with some of the biggest brands worldwide to modernise their data platforms, enabling smarter decision-making through Snowflake, Databricks, Matillion, and other cloud technologies. Our approach is customer-first, innovation-driven, and results-focused, delivering impactful solutions with speed and precision. At Snap, we’re not just consultants—we’re problem-solvers, engineers, and strategists who thrive on tackling complex data challenges. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and pushing boundaries, ensuring our people grow just as fast as our business. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of data analytics!