Azure Data Architect | Water & Renewables | Own the Data Architecture | 10% Bonus + 16% Pension

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the water and renewables sector is seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to take ownership of data architecture. This hands-on role requires designing scalable data solutions using Azure technologies. The ideal candidate has proven experience and a degree in Computer Science or related field, offering a salary of £70,000 plus benefits including a bonus and pension.

Benefits

Salary of £70,000

Bonus - Up to 10%

16% Pension

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Share-save scheme

Health and wellbeing support programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial support services

Access to a wide range of group discounts

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of database structure and design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data solutions using Azure services.
• Define the strategic roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps.
• Collaborate with architects and business teams.

Skills

Azure SQL

Data Factory

Data Lake

Cosmos DB

Power BI

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Job description

Overview

A leading organisation in the water and renewables sector is seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join their growing tech-focused team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the data architecture across multiple business units, designing scalable and secure solutions that support data-driven decision-making.

Role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take full ownership of the data architecture. You’ll be designing scalable, secure solutions using the Azure stack—think Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more. You’ll be the go-to person for shaping how data is used across the business, working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to make sure everything runs smoothly and smart decisions are backed by solid data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement data solutions using Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more
• Define the strategic roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies
• Build scalable data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business goals
• Optimise system performance and ensure data accessibility
• Provide architectural guidance across the full data product lifecycle
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and business teams to align technical solutions with organisational objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of database structure and design principles
• Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Power BI)
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Benefits

• Salary of £70,000
• Bonus - Up to 10%
• 16% Pension
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Share-save scheme
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support services
• Access to a wide range of group discounts
• Ongoing training and career development