Job Specifications
Company Description
Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.
We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.
The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.
Values: Open, Trusted and Bold
Trusted Partners:
Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio
Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
AWS: Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program
Job Description
Senior AI / Data Engineering Consultant
We are looking for people that will guide us in our growth, innovate and mentor. We need you to help us break and create the rules to continue to be a place admired for our people, culture and innovation - and to help us in being a place that everyone wants to work, and no one wants to leave!
The role will vary depending on the project but will primarily focus on the delivery of enterprise-level solutions in the Artificial Intelligence, Data Science / Machine Learning and Data Engineering arena.
This is a client-facing position, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable speaking with clients and some occasional travel.
Our offices are in Farnham and London. The role can be based at either location. Induction, training and company meets are done at both offices. When we can, we generally get together at either of the offices either a Wednesday or a Friday.
Responsibilities
Working on projects that utilise the Microsoft Azure technology stack across domains such as AI, Data Engineering, Data Science & Machine Learning.
Satisfying the expectations and requirements of customers, both internal and external
Supporting others in their development
Contributing to the internal and external community
Industry experience in delivering Microsoft Azure solutions, with a good grounding in all associated areas
Proven written and spoken English
Strategic and operational decision-making skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability and attitude towards investigating and sharing new technologies
Ability to guide, direct or influence people
Ability to identify opportunities, issues and risks
Willingness to learn based on feedback
Able to help others develop
Ideally degree educated - computer science, data analysis, AI & Machine Learning etc
Microsoft certified (nice to have)
Technical Skills
Core (at least two of the following)
SQL
Python
Power BI / Analysis Services / DAX
Data Modelling / Data Warehouse Theory
Azure Fundamentals
Nice to Have
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Databricks
Azure Synapse Analytics
Familiarity with AI coding tools - GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor
Azure DevOps / CI/CD / YAML / ARM / BICEP / Terraform
Azure Data Factory
Azure Networking/Infrastructure
Report Development - Power BI
Power Platform
MSBI Traditional Stack (SQL, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS)
Azure Automation / PowerShell
Azure Streaming Analytics / Spark Streaming
Azure Functions / C# .NET
Data Science
Azure AI Services – Azure AI Foundry, Open AI, Cognitive Services
Master Data Management / MDS
Certifications
Microsoft Azure Certifications
Databricks Certified Associate / Professional
Microsoft Fabric Certifications (DP-600/DP-700)
Additional Information
At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.
We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.
About the Company
Telefonica Tech is a specialist provider of integrated technology solutions, with an end-to-end portfolio including Cyber Security, Cloud, Data & AI, Business Applications and Modern Workplace solutions.
We're not just a technology company. We're an extension of your business. We drive secure digital enablement and help solve our customers' most complex business challenges, accompanying them on their digital transformation journey as a trusted partner. We work together to create positive impact for businesses and the wider ...
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