Azure Data and Infrastructure Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an Azure Data & Infrastructure Architect for a major public sector project in Leicester. This role entails designing state-of-the-art cloud infrastructures and overseeing data governance, compliance, and security audits. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Azure, extensive experience in data architecture, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. The position requires 2 days per week onsite in Coventry and offers a competitive salary reflective of the extensive experience required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cloud infrastructure and data architecture.
• Deep expertise in Azure and data platforms.
• Experience with secure networking and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Drive data governance using Purview, Collibra, Unity Catalog.
• Lead security audits and develop IaC using Terraform.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Data architecture

Azure

Databricks

ETL/ELT

Streaming tech

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Kafka

Event Hubs

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Datadog

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Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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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.