Azure Analytics Architect: Lead Data Platform Strategy

Shareforce; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Microsoft training & certifications

Job summary

Shareforce is seeking an Azure Analytics Architect to lead cutting-edge data platform initiatives for UK clients. You'll define architecture across Azure services, drive enterprise-scale data solutions, and partner with stakeholders from strategy to delivery.

This high-visibility, client-facing role demands leadership of delivery teams, strong Microsoft data knowledge, and UK SC clearance or eligibility. Hybrid UK work with a senior, influential role in shaping the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record architecting enterprise-scale data platforms across transformation programmes.
• Deep expertise in modern data architecture and complex integration challenges.
• Strong experience with the Microsoft data ecosystem: Fabric, Azure Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI, Azure SQL, and Data Lake.
• Experience designing lakehouse and data warehouse architectures at enterprise scale.
• Ability to balance innovation with security, governance, scalability and resilience.
• Experience leading technical teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Active UK SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Shape data strategy and technical vision for major transformation programmes.
• Architect cutting-edge data platforms at the forefront of Microsoft data services.
• Lead complex data challenges from strategy through delivery with technical leadership.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to influence long-term data strategy.
• Set architectural standards for security, performance and resilience.
• Mentor consultants and engineers shaping future Data & Analytics capabilities.
• Support pre-sales and win major programmes with compelling designs.

Skills

Enterprise-scale data architecture

Azure data platforms

Microsoft data tools

Data lakehouse design

Leadership

UK SC Clearance

Tools

Fabric

Azure Databricks

Synapse

Data Factory

Power BI

Azure SQL

Data Lake

Job description

Shareforce is seeking an Azure Analytics Architect to lead cutting-edge data platform initiatives for UK clients. You'll define architecture across Azure services, drive enterprise-scale data solutions, and partner with stakeholders from strategy to delivery.

This high-visibility, client-facing role demands leadership of delivery teams, strong Microsoft data knowledge, and UK SC clearance or eligibility. Hybrid UK work with a senior, influential role in shaping the practice.