Junior Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric

Fincons Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincons Group is seeking a skilled Data Architect for their London office. The role involves designing data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, contributing to data governance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering, along with strong experience in enterprise data solutions.

This position supports a high-profile project in the Insurance sector and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Around 6+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering, or solution design roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (lakehouse, pipelines, semantic layer).
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Data Fabric).
• Experience delivering data solutions within enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end data solutions on Microsoft Fabric aligned with business use cases.
• Contribute to the definition of the Data Target Operating Model.
• Support implementation of Data Mesh and Data Product approaches.
• Define and standardise data lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with governance teams to implement metadata and data quality frameworks.

Skills

Data architecture

Microsoft Fabric

Data engineering

Solution design

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,800 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the USA and India), but above all a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.

We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people.

Job Overview

For our London office, we are seeking a Data Architect with experience in Microsoft Fabric to support a high-profile project within the Insurance sector.

Work Location

London, hybrid

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end data solutions on Microsoft Fabric (lakehouse, pipelines, semantic models, Power BI) aligned with business use cases
• Contribute to the definition of the Data Target Operating Model (Data TOM), including roles, governance, and domain responsibilities
• Support the implementation of Data Mesh and Data Product approaches
• Define and standardise data lifecycle processes
• Collaborate with governance teams to implement metadata, lineage, and data quality frameworks using Microsoft Purview
• Support the design of DataOps and platform operations, including deployment, monitoring, reliability, and performance management
• Support the automation of data activities using AI
• Ensure alignment with FSI regulatory expectations (data governance, auditability, security, GDPR)
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions and data products
• Contribute to architecture governance and design reviews, ensuring consistency and reuse across domains
• Build relationships and networks with key client stakeholders through regular on-site presence at their offices in the City of London

Qualifications and Skills

• Around 6+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering, or solution design roles
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric (lakehouse, pipelines, semantic layer)
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Data Fabric)
• Experience delivering data solutions within enterprise environments
• Demonstrated interest in data strategy, operating models, and governance topics
• Experience with data modelling and data product concepts
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and lifecycle management
• Exposure to data platform operations (monitoring, SLAs, incident management)
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to work in complex, regulated environments
• High level of empathy and strong team‑working attitude

Do not hesitate and apply now!

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