Data Architect

Cooper Parry; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension

No dress code

Wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Social clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric, supporting analytics, reporting and data-driven decision making across the business.

You will work hands-on, define best practices for ingestion, modelling, integration and governance, and mentor the team while collaborating with stakeholders and integrating Salesforce data where relevant.

Qualifications

• > Proven experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer with architectural responsibility.
• > Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• > Deep understanding of modern data lakehouse architectures and data modelling.
• > Experience designing enterprise-scale analytics platforms in Azure.
• > Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve end-to-end data architecture aligned to Cooper Parry's strategy and standards.
• Define architectural patterns for data ingestion, transformation, data modelling, analytics and reporting.
• Lead Microsoft Fabric platform initiatives including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Pipelines, Spark/Notebooks and semantic models.
• Set data quality, governance, security and monitoring standards across the platform.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

SQL

Azure

Governance

Platform design

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

OneLake

Lakehouse

Spark

Power BI

DAX

Azure AD

Salesforce integration

Job description

About the role...

Are you an experienced Data Architect looking for your next challenge?

Cooper Parry is on a rapid growth trajectory, and we're seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data platform.

This role will play a critical part in shaping a scalable, secure, and high performing data architecture built primarily on Microsoft Fabric, supporting advanced analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making across the business.

You will bring a strong data engineering background, working hands-on where needed, and act as a technical authority defining best practice across data ingestion, modelling, integration, and governance. Experience working with Salesforce data is desirable, helping to ensure seamless integration between core operational systems and the analytical platform.

You'll be getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Owning and evolving the end-to-end data architecture, aligned to Cooper Parry's strategy and enterprise standards
• Defining architectural patterns, principles, and standards for:
  • Data ingestion
  • Data transformation
  • Data modelling
  • Analytics and reporting
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on data architecture decisions

Microsoft Fabric Platform Leadership

• Designing and oversee solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including:
  • OneLake
  • Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures
  • Data Pipelines
  • Spark / Notebooks
  • Semantic models
• Ensuring platform scalability, performance optimisation, cost efficiency, and security
• Guiding the transition from legacy platforms where applicable

Data Engineering & Integration

• Providing technical leadership across data engineering practices, including:
  • Batch and streaming data pipelines
  • ELT/ETL frameworks
  • CI/CD for data platforms
• Architecting robust integrations from internal and third-party systems
• Defining data quality, validation, and monitoring standards

Governance, Security & Quality

• Defining and enforcing:
  • Data governance frameworks
  • Master and reference data strategies
  • Access control and role-based security
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational security standards
• Promoting high data quality and lineage transparency

Collaboration & Leadership

• Working closely with:
  • Data Engineers
  • Analytics Engineers
  • BI Developers
  • Product and Business stakeholders
• Mentoring and upskill team members
• Reviewing solution designs and providing constructive architectural guidance

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, you should also have;

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer with architectural responsibility
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Deep understanding of:
• Modern data lakehouse architectures
• Dimensional and analytical data modelling
• Data pipeline orchestration
• Strong SQL skills and experience with distributed data processing
• Experience designing enterprise-scale analytics platforms in Azure
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

You'll also ideally (but not essentially) have;

• Experience integrating and modelling professional services data
• Familiarity with Power BI semantic models and DAX
• Experience with Azure ecosystem services (e.g. Azure AD, monitoring, networking)
• Experience operating in agile product or platform teams
• Experience designing data architectures and integrations for CRM and professional services platforms, such as Salesforce or similar systems, and understand common CRM and services data challenges, including:
• Complex relational structures
• Slowly changing dimensions
• Data duplication and reconciliation across systems

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies'No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.