Data Architect - Hybrid, Azure & Fabric, Client-Facing

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; 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

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.