Data Architect

Careerwise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Hybrid work

Job summary

Careerwise in the London area is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric. You will define architecture for Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, real-time analytics and semantic models, and collaborate with Data Engineering, Analytics and enterprise teams.

The role requires deep expertise in data governance, metadata, and data quality, with proven ability to deliver scalable data models, integration

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Data Architecture/Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Strong Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Platform experience.
• Enterprise data modelling and information architecture.
• Experience with metadata, lineage and data catalogue solutions.
• Strong understanding of MDM, data governance and data quality.
• Experience with data integration, APIs and ETL/ELT.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft Fabric data platform architecture and design.
• Define Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real Time Analytics and Semantic Model architecture.
• Develop enterprise data models and information architecture.
• Establish metadata-driven architecture, data lineage and data catalogue standards.
• Define data governance, data quality and MDM principles.
• Design enterprise data integration, API and ETL/ELT patterns.
• Define authoritative data sources, data ownership and CRUD matrices.
• Work closely with Data Engineering, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture and business teams.
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across data initiatives.

Skills

Data Architecture

Enterprise Data Architecture

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Platform

Data Modelling

MDM & Data Governance

Data Integration

APIs

ETL/ELT

Data Quality

Job description

We are working with our client, based in the London area, who are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Microsoft Fabric data platform architecture and design.
• Define Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real Time Analytics and Semantic Model architecture.
• Develop enterprise data models and information architecture.
• Establish metadata-driven architecture, data lineage and data catalogue standards.
• Define data governance, data quality and MDM principles.
• Design enterprise data integration, API and ETL/ELT patterns.
• Define authoritative data sources, data ownership and CRUD matrices.
• Work closely with Data Engineering, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture and business teams.
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across data initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in Data Architecture/Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Strong Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Platform experience.
• Enterprise data modelling and information architecture.
• Experience with metadata, lineage and data catalogue solutions.
• Strong understanding of MDM, data governance and data quality.
• Experience with data integration, APIs and ETL/ELT.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Location

London area - Hybrid, 2 days from office

Salary

Up to £120,000 + bonus + pension & healthcare

Type

Permanent

NOTE:

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available and this role is not suitable for candidates on the Graduate/PSW route.