Principal Analytics Consultant
Application Deadline: 28 February 2025
Department: Delivery
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bristol, UK
Reporting To: Tom Bruce
Compensation: £85,000 - £100,000 / year
Description
The headlines…
Start Date - Flexible
Role Type - Permanent
Location - Hybrid; aiming to be on-site 2-3 days per week in our Bristol HQ
Salary - £85,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
A bit about us...
Snap Analytics is a high-growth data analytics consultancy with offices in the UK and India. Our mission is to simplify complex data and empower enterprise businesses to achieve their strategic goals through cutting-edge cloud analytics solutions. Leveraging our innovative Snap 360 delivery framework and a culture built on teamwork and knowledge-sharing, we deliver exceptional results with 100% customer satisfaction.
At Snap, you'll find a collaborative and inspiring environment where your expertise will shape our growth and success. As we continue to expand, you’ll have the unique opportunity to drive our strategic direction, grow key accounts, and deliver impactful solutions.
A bit about the role...
As a Principal Analytics Consultant at Snap, you’ll be at the forefront of our most strategic initiatives. Your role will involve leading client engagements, managing large-scale projects, and shaping Snap’s approach to modern cloud data platforms.
You’ll also contribute as a thought leader, developing insights and sharing expertise internally and externally while mentoring others and driving innovation across the organisation.
Here's a breakdown of what you’ll be doing…
Strategic Growth & Leadership
* You’ll drive the process from opportunity identification to solution design, Statement of Work (SoW) creation, and contract closure.
* You’ll manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* You’ll take a commercial focus, growing existing accounts and identifying new opportunities, with a revenue target associated.
* You’ll build relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to develop trust and identify avenues for value delivery.
* You’ll position yourself as a thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at webinars, and engaging in external speaking opportunities.
Technical Delivery Excellence
* You’ll design and optimise cloud-based data architectures (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse) to support advanced analytics.
* You’ll build and automate scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines handling diverse data sources.
* You’ll work closely with our clients to design the correct data models to support their analytic requirements following best practices such as Kimball star schemas and snowflake schemas, ensuring performance and ease of use for the client.
* You’ll manage the delivery of ETL/ELT processes using tools like Matillion, Informatica, or Talend, adhering to data engineering best practices and incorporating things such as metadata driven ETL approaches and near real-time data platform architectures.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* You’ll stay updated on the latest technologies and industry trends, leveraging insights to shape innovative solutions and strengthen Snap’s offerings.
* You’ll understand the competitive landscape and articulate Snap’s key selling points to clients and prospects.
Mentorship & Organisational Development
* You’ll contribute to the development of Snap as an organisation by initiating and managing internal projects or products that enhance capabilities.
* You’ll mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
What you'll need to succeed...
Experience
* 8+ years of professional experience working on data and analytics projects, with expertise in data migration, integration, and cloud-based data warehousing for enterprise organisations.
* Proven experience designing data architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Technical Skills
* Extensive experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g. Matillion, Informatica, Talend) and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
* Expertise in data modelling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) and optimising models for analytics and reporting.
* Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
* Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
Leadership & Commercial Focus
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with a focus on building trust and identifying client needs.
* Proven ability to grow accounts, identify new opportunities, and achieve revenue targets.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Mindset & Problem-Solving
* A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving complex data challenges.
* Passion for mentorship, innovation, and contributing to organisational growth.
Something to note…
Here at Snap, our values drive us. So, aligning with them is incredibly important.
Our values are – be Smart, be Nice, be Accountable, be Passionate. Be SNAP
So, what does being SNAP look like?
* Bringing positivity and enthusiasm to the workplace
* Being dynamic and proactive, always ready to tackle new challenges
* Having a strong attention to detail, ensuring excellence in everything you do
* Having a strong desire to learn and share knowledge
So what's in it for you?
* The opportunity to lead projects that influence Snap’s strategic growth and direction.
* Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and the chance to work on high-impact initiatives.
* Recognition as a thought leader in your field, with opportunities to engage at industry events and forums.
* A collaborative, dynamic environment where your expertise and insights will drive success for Snap and its clients.
All applicants are welcome!
Research shows that some may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. However, your unique experience, skills, and passion are what set you apart, so, we’d love to hear from you even if you don’t hit all the skills above.
If you've gotten this far and feel inspired, apply!
Our benefits...
Annual Leave - Everyone needs a healthy, happy and productive life that only comes with regular R&R. So, we offer a competitive annual leave allowance plus public holidays.
Flexible, Hybrid Working - We believe variety is the spice of life, so we encourage a healthy mix of office based and remote working to facilitate a great work/life balance.
Pension - As well as a competitive salary, we offer contributory pension schemes to allow for future financial security.
Life Insurance - All eligible employees are enrolled in a company-sponsored life insurance plan at no cost to you; a benefit that is part of our commitment to supporting not just your professional growth, but your overall well-being and peace of mind.
Private Health Insurance - The wellbeing of everyone at Snap is of great importance to the business, all employees from day 1 are entitled to private medical health insurance through Vitality.
Profit Share - Enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus at the end of each successful financial year.
Technical Training - Dedicated time for ongoing technical training and certification on the modern data stack
Monthly Social Club - From surfing to pottery, once a month there is always something new to try.
UK Electric Car & Cycle to Work Schemes - We promote healthier lifestyles and reduced environmental pollution. These schemes are our way of trying to make a difference.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Time Off - We recognise that having a baby is an important and exciting time, so our policies are designed to make those early days as flexible as possible when it comes to juggling work commitments with the demands of a new family.
Charity Volunteering Day - We offer all employees the chance to dedicate 1 day (per calendar year) to work at a charity of your choice.
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