Principal Consultant – Microsoft Fabric, Databricks

Datacom

Principal Consultant leading Microsoft Fabric and Databricks data-platform architecture for Datacom, an Australia and New Zealand IT services provider. Shaping pre-sales solutions, delivering client platforms, and mentoring data specialists.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in building data solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, with a strong focus on data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and client engagement. Proven ability to lead technical architecture and provide thought leadership in data analytics and AI integration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Data Solutions in Azure, AWS, and GCPETL/ELT Process Design and ImplementationData Modelling Skills Using ER, Dimensional, and Data Vault TechniquesPre-Sales Solutioning and Proposal DevelopmentClient Management and Stakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data ModellingETL/ELT Process DesignPython DevelopmentPerformance TuningData ArchitectureData IntegrationSolution DesignFeature AuditsSemantic Layer DevelopmentAdvanced Analytics

Soft Skills

Consultation SkillsClient ManagementInfluencing SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCPFabricSnowflakeDatabricksSynapse AnalyticsFivetranMatillionPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

New Zealand Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data PlatformData WarehouseBusiness Value AlignmentPre-Sales EngagementStakeholder Workshops

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureETLGoogle Cloud PlatformInformaticaMatillionNoSQLPythonVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with sales and account teams to shape proposals and solution designs during pre-sales engagements
Lead client presentations and solution walkthroughs to articulate value and differentiation
Identify opportunities for upselling and expanding service offerings within existing accounts
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather and clarify business requirements
Lead the technical architecture, design and delivery for new Modern Data Platform solutions
Provide thought leadership to clients on data analytics and integration recommendations
Provide thought leadership on the effective use of AI in the data platform landscape
Perform performance tuning, optimisation, and feature audits on data platform solutions
Provide detailed documentation, end-user training, and knowledge-transfer services to clients and internal teams
Mentor developers and act as an SME in data platform and warehouse architectures and data modelling

Requirements

What you’ll need

NZ Citizens and Residents Only
New Zealand Security Clearances are desirable
Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence buying decisions
Experience in pre-sales solutioning, proposal development, and client presentations
Commercial acumen and ability to align technical solutions with business value
Strong consultation and client management skills
Advanced skills and proven track record building data solutions in Azure, AWS, and GCP
Advanced skills in Fabric, Snowflake, and Databricks
Advanced ETL/ELT process design and implementation using Synapse Analytics, Fabric Data Factory, Snowflake, Coalesce, Fivetran, Matillion, dbt, and AWS Glue
Advanced data modelling skills across conceptual, logical, and physical models using ER, Dimensional, Object-Oriented, NoSQL, and Data Vault techniques
Advanced skills and real-world experience with Python development in modern data platforms
Experience using Informatica IDMC or on-premises solutions
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in EDW design and implementation
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in ETL architecting and design
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in data modelling
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in semantic layer development
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Power BI architectures
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in pre-sales solutioning, commercial proposal development, and client solution presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Social events
Chill-out spaces
Remote working
Flexi-hours
Professional development courses
Career development opportunities
Collegial, flat-structured environment
Inclusive and welcoming workplace
Supportive work environment