Data Architect | £90k + 10% Bonus | Azure, Fabric & Databricks

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking a Data Architect in the UK to shape enterprise data platforms for a Microsoft consultancy. The role blends architecture, consulting, pre-sales, and hands-on delivery across London or Manchester with hybrid working two days per week.

You will lead client engagements, design scalable data solutions, and collaborate with principal architects and engineering teams to deliver value for high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in data architecture and platform design.
• Proven ability with data migration and modernisation strategies.
• Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills.
• SC Cleared or eligible for SC clearance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture workshops and client engagements.
• Assess existing data estates and define migration strategies.
• Design secure and governed data solutions.
• Support pre-sales and solution design activities.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Azure

Data architecture

Data migration

Stakeholder management

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Pre-sales support

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

London or Manchester | Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)

Are you a Data Architect with strong Azure experience looking for a role where you can influence strategy, engage directly with customers, and remain hands‑on with modern data technologies?

Do you enjoy designing scalable data platforms, advising stakeholders, and delivering solutions that solve real business challenges?

We're hiring a Data Architect to join a leading Microsoft consultancy, working closely with the Principal Architect to shape enterprise data platforms for a range of high-profile clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Architect who enjoys a blend of architecture, consulting, pre‑sales, and technical delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Data Architect, you’ll:

• Lead architecture workshops and client engagements
• Assess existing data estates and define migration strategies
• Design secure and governed data solutions
• Support pre-sales and solution design activities
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation

What We're Looking For

• Microsoft Fabric expertise
• Data architecture and platform design
• Data migration and modernisation experience
• Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance

A Few Questions

• Are you comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders?
• Have you delivered solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks?
• Do you enjoy combining hands‑on engineering with architecture responsibilities?
• Are you looking for a role with a clear route towards Principal Architect level?

If you’re answering yes to the above, this could be the ideal next step in your career as a Data Architect.