Principal Data Engineering Consultant
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£90,000 – £110,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2139
£52,300
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.7×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2139 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,300, and ADVANCING ANALYTICS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Focus on data engineering/architecture with Azure and Databricks) or SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals, Strong Python/SQL development focus in the description). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £36,600 Clears | £41,800 Clears | £47,100 Clears | £52,300 Clears |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Clears | £49,400 Clears | £54,900 Clears |
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Also possible | £38,300 Clears | £43,700 Clears | £49,200 Clears | £54,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Principal Data Engineering Consultant
💸Salary: £90,000 to £110,000 per annum (depending on experience)
📍Location: Remote – must be based within the UK. Occasional visits to see customers and the team.
🧠Interview process: Two rounds. 1: Get to know you chat with the People Recruitment Manager ; 2: Technical competency with the Hiring Lead and a Team Member.
🤝Our Values: Advancing, Come as you are, Zero burnout, We all level up together and Transparency
Learn more about us: YouTube, Totally Skewed Podcast & Data Science in Production. Read our Blogs.
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Who Are We?
Advancing Analytics are a market leader in delivering pioneering analytical solutions for customers all over the world. To thrive in today's market, businesses need to implement AI built on a solid, reliable Data Platform, and we are looking for you to help us build it!
Who are we looking for?
Dedicated individuals who blend technical passion with the honesty and empathy needed for client consulting. People who love data and strongly believe in sharing knowledge, skills and wisdom both internally and with the wider data community. Someone who thrives in an agile environment, balancing their technical prowess with the pragmatic needs of the project.
For the Principal Consultant role, we expect a solid understanding of our core tech stack with the ability to see the end-to-end solution across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Microsoft Azure and cloud computing concepts
Other technology we like, but isn’t essential:
- Visualisation Tools – Power BI, Tableau
- Streaming Data – Azure Stream Analytics, Event Hubs, IoT Hubs
- Building parallel systems – Distributed compute engines
- Azure Functions – Python, C#
Skills / Approaches:
- Requirements gathering and client consulting
- Agile project management including budget and scope management
- Understanding of OO Development Practices
- ETL Approaches – Data Quality, Resilience, Observability
- Understanding of CI/CD Methodologies and SDLC
What will it be like to work for Advancing Analytics?
We are a small company and encourage everyone to have a voice within our collaborative and inclusive team from day one.
As a Microsoft Specialised Partner, Databricks Elite Partner, and AWS Partner, you will have access to the latest tech and training opportunities the industry has to offer. We are aware this is a rapidly changing market and are committed to investing in the long-term goals of our employees. We love being engaged in the wider tech community and frequently present at events, sponsor events such as Big Data London, SQLBits and organise leading community events including Databricks and Microsoft Data & AI meetups around the UK, and the Global AI Bootcamp London.
Aside from offering a competitive salary, we have a great set of benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
- Industry matching Maternity & Paternity policy 🐣
- Private Medical & Dental Care plus Eye care scheme 👁️
- Health & Wellbeing supplement
- 25 Days Annual Leave, Birthday Leave & Charity Leave 🌴
- Away days with the team 🚃
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours
- Electric Car Scheme 🚗
Our company values define us:
🚀 Advancing – Being part of a team that drives innovation and pushing boundaries of what’s possible. Our work redefines industry standards and challenges the status quo in the data world every day.
❤️ Come as you are – we are an inclusive company. When you work with us, rest assured you're working in a safe environment.
❌ Zero burnout – We have seen it happen, and we never want to be a company that pushes our staff to breaking point.
⬆️ We all level up together – we have each seen the benefit that being part of a community can have, it is transformational.
💡 Transparency – We are big believers that there are no secrets in Advancing Analytics, and we try to live this day to day.
You can read about our values in more detail here - https://www.advancinganalytics.co.uk/values
Equal opportunities for everyone
At Advancing Analytics both diversity and inclusion are a priority. We are all committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability status.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ADVANCING ANALYTICS LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2139) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Offer £90,000–110,000
- Middle half £38,740–66,768
- Median £52,104
- Going rate £52,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,600–47,100
Even the bottom of this range, £90,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. ADVANCING ANALYTICS LIMITED pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ADVANCING ANALYTICS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2139 going rate of £52,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.