Azure Data Architect

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality and retail sector seeks an experienced Azure Data Architect for a dynamic program. This role involves designing data architecture solutions on Azure and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, contributing to large-scale data transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a deep understanding of Azure services and experience in collaborative environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure data platform implementations.
• Strong understanding of Azure services and data architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting architecture documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and implement data lakehouse solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance to technical teams.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Data Lake

Delta Lake

Synapse Analytics

Power BI

SQL DB

Automation Account

PowerShell

Big Data tools

Job description

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Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Location:

exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

6 Months (options to extend) - Inside IR35

Luton/Bedfordshire 2-3 days onsite per week

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Azure Data Architect to join a dynamic programme within the hospitality and retail domain. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale data transformation initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern data platform architectures.

This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering data architecture solutions on Azure, with a focus on implementing lake house design using tools like Databricks. You’ll be working closely with enterprise architecture teams, contributing to governance and driving decisions that will influence business-critical data strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements
• Work with enterprise architects to define and document high-level design
• Evaluate and recommend tools based on functional and non-functional requirements
• Prepare architecture decision documents and present for governance approvals
• Design and implement data lakehouse solutions
• Model data for end-user reporting and analytics
• Ensure successful deployment of Azure data services
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance to technical teams
• Work within an agile delivery model, adapting to changes as needed
• Support knowledge sharing and upskilling within the team

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure data platform implementations
• Strong understanding of Azure services: Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Delta Lake, Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Key Vault, Automation Account, PowerShell, SQL DB, and Big Data tools
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting high-level and detailed architecture documents
• Deep understanding of cloud-native data platform design patterns
• Ability to challenge and influence architectural decisions when necessary