Job Title: Data Architect
Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000pa, negotiable plus great benefits
Note: Successful candidates will need to undergo security clearance and must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Data Architect to join our expanding Data & AI team. In this role, you will collaborate with architects and consultants to deliver high-quality data solutions that empower our clients to become data-driven organizations. You will oversee the planning, design, and implementation of Microsoft Azure data services throughout the project lifecycle, from presales to operational handover.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cloud-based data platforms using Azure services, including Azure Databricks, SQL Database, Data Lake Storage, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, and Blob Storage.
- Build conceptual, logical, and physical data models optimized for analytics.
- Define data architecture frameworks, standards, and principles.
- Map data from source to target, establishing current and future states based on business requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.
- Ensure technical readiness, scalability, and quality assurance of final deliverables.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and facilitate discussions within multidisciplinary teams.
About You:
- Extensive experience in modern data platform architecture, including Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Dimensional Modeling.
- Strong understanding of data management principles, including Governance, Quality, Master Data Management, and Compliance.
- Proficient in Azure Data Services, SQL, and Azure infrastructure.
- Familiar with modern reporting platforms and capable of explaining complex problems simply.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps Pipelines and Apache Spark.
- Experience with on-premises Microsoft data solutions (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS).
- Relevant certifications (Azure Architect Expert and/or TOGAF Practitioner) are a plus.