Data Architect

Michael Page; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An international professional services firm based in Weybridge is seeking a Data Architect with over 10 years of experience in data modeling and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure technologies and capabilities in leading technical teams. Responsibilities include designing and managing data architecture solutions, optimizing data processing, and ensuring compliance with data standards. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data modeling and database design.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering development and support.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage centralized, end-to-end data architecture solutions.
• Conduct continuous audits of data management systems.
• Integrate internal and external data sources for comprehensive data insights.

Skills

Data modeling

Azure cloud infrastructure

SQL

Python

Data engineering

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering/technology, computer science, information technology

Tools

Erwin

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Python/PySpark

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Our client is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships under the brand. It is the second-largest professional services network in the world.

Job Description

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Full-Time
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering/technology, computer science, information technology, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in data modeling and database design; experience in Retail domain is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering development and support.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams of data engineers and BI engineers.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools such as Erwin, ER/Studio, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and development using SQL, Python, PySpark with ADF, Synapse, and Databricks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Databricks, Blob Storage, Python/PySpark, Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure functions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration skills, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as a cloud SME.
• Design and manage centralized, end-to-end data architecture solutions, including data model designs, database standards, data warehouses, and analytics systems.
• Conduct continuous audits of data management systems and optimize performance.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement caching to improve data processing speed.
• Integrate internal and external data sources, including APIs, for comprehensive data insights.
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks certifications are a plus.
• Data Architect or Azure cloud Solution Architect certifications are a plus.

Technologies Used: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Tabular, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, DevOps, Python, PySpark, Scripting (PowerShell, Bash), Git, Terraform, Power BI, Snowflake.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Required Skills: Full-Time

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