Azure Data Solution Architect – Cloud Data Platform

Apexon; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital-first technology services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Data Solution Architect. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in Azure data services, responsible for designing scalable data platforms and influencing stakeholders. You will work closely with engineering teams, define cloud data strategies, and ensure best practices are followed. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable communicating technical concepts effectively. This is a full-time role within the Information Technology function, offering opportunities for career growth and collaboration with innovative teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or Data Platform Architect with a focus on Azure.
• Hands‑on expertise with Azure data services and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Azure data platforms for data ingestion and transformation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Define cloud data strategies and guide client stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Data Lake Storage (Gen2)

Databricks

Power BI

Event Hubs

Data modeling

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Job description

A digital-first technology services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Data Solution Architect. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in Azure data services, responsible for designing scalable data platforms and influencing stakeholders. You will work closely with engineering teams, define cloud data strategies, and ensure best practices are followed. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable communicating technical concepts effectively. This is a full-time role within the Information Technology function, offering opportunities for career growth and collaboration with innovative teams.