Data Architect

Tenth Revolution Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded certifications

Professional development

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking a Data Architect to own the enterprise data architecture during a greenfield phase, shaping reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making. You will work with senior stakeholders to define standards and deliver a scalable, future-ready data platform.

This is a pivotal role with significant investment in Microsoft Fabric and modern data technologies, offering ownership of architecture and strategy across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience designing & implementing enterprise Data Warehouse architectures.
• Expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake.
• Strong SQL and PySpark skills.
• Experience implementing Medallion Architecture principles.
• Knowledge of data modelling methodologies including Star Schema and Data Vault.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security and access management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-scale Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture.
• Define and deliver the organisation's data platform strategy.
• Create scalable data models, storage frameworks and architectural standards.
• Establish data governance, security and access management frameworks.
• Design modern data integration and transformation pipelines across multiple data sources.
• Implement CI/CD standards and deployment processes for data products and platforms.
• Drive best practice across data architecture, performance, scalability and reliability.

Skills

Data Warehouse design

Databricks

SQL

PySpark

Data modeling

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Platform

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Job description

I am working with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is investing significantly in its data and technology capabilities. As part of a major transformation project, the business is building a modern Microsoft-centric data platform and establishing data as a strategic asset across the organisation. They are now looking for a Data Architect to take ownership of the enterprise data architecture, helping shape the future of reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join during a greenfield phase of the journey, giving you the opportunity to define standards, influence technology choices and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a scalable and future-ready data platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-scale Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture
• Define and deliver the organisation's data platform strategy
• Create scalable data models, storage frameworks and architectural standards
• Establish data governance, security and access management frameworks
• Design modern data integration and transformation pipelines across multiple data sources
• Implement CI/CD standards and deployment processes for data products and platforms
• Drive best practice across data architecture, performance, scalability and reliability

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise Data Warehouse architectures
• Expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architecture
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake
• Strong SQL and PySpark skills
• Experience implementing Medallion Architecture principles
• Knowledge of data modelling methodologies including Star Schema and Data Vault
• Strong understanding of data governance, security and access management frameworks

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Opportunity to lead a greenfield data transformation programme
• Ownership of enterprise-wide data architecture and strategy
• Significant investment in Microsoft Fabric and modern data technologies
• Funded certifications and ongoing professional development
• Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking business