Azure Data Architect

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment firm is seeking an Azure Data Architect for a 6-month fully remote contract. This role involves designing and implementing scalable data architectures and leading initiatives around data governance using Microsoft Purview. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Azure environments, specifically with Azure Fabric and data lakes. This position offers a competitive rate of £450 per day, outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect with strong Azure background.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Fabric and modern data architectures.
• Experience in designing and implementing data lakes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade data architectures using Azure Fabric.
• Lead data governance and compliance initiatives using Microsoft Purview.
• Collaboration with teams to translate requirements into designs.

Skills

Data Architect experience in Azure environments

Hands-on knowledge of Azure Fabric

Experience with datalakes

Experience with Microsoft Purview

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a public sector organisation to recruit an Azure Data Architect on a 6-month contract. The role is fully remote, with no requirement to travel to the organisations offices. They are looking for someone to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable data platforms in Microsoft Azure.

You will be responsible for defining end-to-end data architectures and guiding teams through successful implementations across cloud data platforms. You will work closely with stakeholders, engineers, and analysts to ensure data solutions are aligned with the organisations goals and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise-grade data architectures using Azure Fabric
• Architect and optimise datalakes for analytics, reporting, and advanced workloads
• Lead data governance, cataloguing, and compliance initiatives using Microsoft Purview
• Own and oversee data platform implementations from concept through delivery
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for Azure data solutions
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to translate requirements into scalable designs

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in Azure environments
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Azure Fabric and modern data architectures
• Experience designing and implementing datalakes (e.g. medallion architectures)
• Practical experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance and lineage
• Track record of delivering successful data platform implementations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

£450 per day, outside IR35

Fully remote

6 month contract

Please get in touch for further information

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.