Data Architect

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT recruitment and project solutions consultancy is seeking a Data Architect for a 6-month contract in the United Kingdom. This hybrid role requires expertise in Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and SQL, along with a solid background in designing scalable data architectures. The successful candidate will lead data migration projects and develop data pipelines to optimize performance and cost. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a progressive organization, apply now.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with cloud and data platforms such as Azure and Snowflake.
• Ability to design and implement scalable data architectures.
• Proficiency in writing and tuning SQL queries and using ETL tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure and Snowflake.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to cloud platforms.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Snowflake

SQL Server

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Python

PySpark

CI/CD with Azure DevOps

Data Modeling

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Tools

Ab-Initio

Informatica

Job description

Data Architect

6 Month contract initially

Based: Hybrid - Remote/3 days per week onsite in Redhill

Rate: £Market rates - per day - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake.
• Design logical and physical data models to support business requirements and analytics needs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines using ADF for ingestion, transformation, and loading from diverse sources.
• Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to modern cloud platforms (Azure + Snowflake).
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance during migration.
• Write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and implement best practices for query performance.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions.
• Implement data governance, security, and lineage practices using Azure tools.
• Explore and integrate emerging technologies like Azure Databricks, Python, and orchestration frameworks for advanced analytics.
• Able to take key decisions with respect to technology landscape in data technologies weighing risk versus reward

Key Skills & Experience

• Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake.
• Database & Querying: SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL.
• ETL Tools: Ab-Initio (migration experience), Informatica (optional).
• Programming: Python, PySpark (preferred).
• Other: CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), Metadata management.
• String analytical, Problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203).
• Experience in BFSI domain or large-scale enterprise data platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.