Azure Data and Infrastructure Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a highly experienced Azure Data & Infrastructure Architect for a major public sector project. The role involves transforming complex data platforms, requiring strong technical expertise in Azure and data governance. This contract role entails working part-time on site in Coventry and is focused on delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cloud infrastructure and data architecture.
• Deep expertise in Azure, Databricks, and Fabric.
• Experience in utilities or IoT data is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Build data platforms using Databricks, ADLS, and CosmosDB.
• Drive data governance using Purview and Unity Catalog.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Data architecture

Azure

Networking

Big data

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Databricks

Azure Monitor

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Data & Infrastructure Architect to deliver a complex data platform transformation for a major public sector organisation. The role is working through a globally recognised Tier One Consultancy and requires 2 days per week on sitein Coventry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure
• Build data platforms using Databricks, Fabric, ADLS, Delta Lake, CosmosDB
• Architect solutions for real-time ingestion from sources like SCADA, SAP PM, Oracle
• Implement secure networking (VNETs, ExpressRoute, private endpoints)
• Drive data governance using Purview, Collibra, Unity Catalog
• Lead DR, HA, threat modeling, and security audits
• Develop IaC using Terraform, Bicep, ARM; automate with CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001

Core Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years in cloud infrastructure and data architecture
• Deep expertise in Azure, Databricks, Synapse, Fabric
• Strong knowledge of networking, IAM, RBAC, Zero Trust
• Proficient in big data, ETL/ELT, and streaming tech (Kafka, Event Hubs)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Datadog)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in utilities or real-time IoT data is highly desirable

This is an inside IR35 contract role working via umbrella company.