Azure Data Archtiect

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an Azure Data Architect to shape and govern enterprise data architecture across business transformation programmes in the UK. You will define data models, improve governance and ensure data is leveraged across operational, analytical, and customer-facing platforms.

The role is hybrid with Nottingham base and outside IR35. You will collaborate with business, analytics and engineering teams to deliver robust data solutions, maintain standards and drive

Qualifications

• Proven Data Architect experience within complex environments.
• Azure data platform knowledge.
• Strong data modelling and information architecture expertise.
• Experience establishing data governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of data integration and cloud data platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models.
• Define data standards, governance, and best practices.
• Design end-to-end data flows and integration solutions.
• Support master data and information management strategies.
• Provide architectural guidance across projects and programmes.
• Work closely with business, analytics, and engineering teams to improve data quality and consistency.

Skills

Azure data platform

Data modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Azure Data Architect | Outside IR35 | £550 - £650 | Hybrid | Nottingham

We're looking for an experienced AzureData Architect to help shape and govern enterprise data architecture across a range of business transformation programmes. You'll play a key role in defining data models, improving data governance, and ensuring data is effectively used across operational, analytical, and customer-facing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models.
• Define data standards, governance, and best practices.
• Design end-to-end data flows and integration solutions.
• Support master data and information management strategies.
• Provide architectural guidance across projects and programmes.
• Work closely with business, analytics, and engineering teams to improve data quality and consistency.

Essential Experience

• Proven Data Architect experience within complex environments.
• Azure data platform knowledge.
• Strong data modelling and information architecture expertise.
• Experience establishing data governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of data integration, lifecycle management, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

• Salesforce data architecture experience.
• Master Data Management (MDM) experience.
• Exposure to analytics, AI, or machine learning initiatives.

Azure Data Architect | Outside IR35 | £550 - £650 | Hybrid | Nottingham