Senior Technical Consultant - SQL

At Ultima, we are a forward-thinking technology company focused on driving innovation in cloud, data, AI & automation through our unique products and services. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Data Platform Consultant with a strong foundation in SQL and a proven track record in data analytics to lead the implementation and adoption of end-to-end data platform services within our clients' environments. This strategic role is central to helping organizations modernize their data ecosystems, leveraging the latest Microsoft technologies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

The core focus of this role is to lead the design, rollout, and integration of Microsoft Fabric across diverse data estates, ensuring a seamless transition to this unified analytics platform. The consultant will play a key role in defining best practices, creating reusable frameworks, and mentoring client teams on Fabric’s capabilities, governance, and performance optimization. This is an opportunity to influence data strategy at an enterprise level, driving innovation and efficiency through Microsoft’s next-generation data services.

With deep technical expertise and a hands-on background originating in SQL development and administration, the consultant will also be responsible for supporting SQL modernization initiatives, including SQL Server upgrades, performance tuning, and data platform transformations. Additional activities and responsibilities not covered within the above may also be required as part of specific customer engagements or the wider role of a Senior Technical Consultant.

• Fabric Implementation Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Fabric solutions across client data environments.
• Solution Architecture Design: Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing data platform architectures.
• Microsoft Stack Delivery: Deliver end-to-end solutions using Microsoft technologies such as Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Power BI, and Azure SQL.
• SQL Modernization Projects: Drive SQL modernization projects including upgrades, performance tuning, and migrations to cloud-native architectures.
• Governance and Standards: Define and promote best practices for data governance, architecture standards, and operational excellence in client environments.
• Client Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with client stakeholders to develop data strategies aligned to business goals and Microsoft capabilities.
• Mentoring and Enablement: Mentor and guide internal teams and client personnel on the effective use of Microsoft Fabric and related technologies.

Microsoft Fabric Expertise – Proven experience implementing and leading Microsoft Fabric-based solutions across enterprise environments.

Microsoft Data Stack Proficiency – Hands-on expertise in Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and Azure SQL.

SQL Development & Optimization – Strong background in SQL Server, including development, performance tuning, and modernization.

Azure Proficiency – Core understanding of Microsoft Azure and common resource usage for integration requirements.

Client Engagement & Consultancy – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide clients through complex data transformations.

Microsoft Certifications – Relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Microsoft Certified: Data Governance Knowledge – Understanding of data governance frameworks and implementation best practices.

Cloud Data Migration – Experience migrating on-prem SQL workloads to Azure or hybrid data platforms.

Agile Delivery Experience – Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and delivering data platform projects in iterative cycles.

Non-Microsoft Data Tools – Exposure to or hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks or AWS Redshift.

Cross-Platform Reporting Tools – Knowledge of BI tools beyond Power BI, such as Tableau or Qlik, for comparative understanding or hybrid deployments.

Planning and Organisation: Time Management: Flexibility and ability to manage multiple opportunities at the same time, whilst maintaining a clear focus on each of their immediate, individual requirements.

Flexible: An adaptable nature with the ability to react to meet the ongoing demands of the Business.

Analysis and Problem-Solving: Quality Focus: Concern for quality, being attentive to detail and willing to try to improve one’s performance.

Innovation: Interest in new approaches, showing a readiness to try different ways of doing things, being creative.