Data Architect - Azure

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge data platforms utilizing the Microsoft technology stack. This pivotal role involves shaping enterprise-grade solutions that enhance analytics, reporting, and data governance across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Microsoft Fabric, and will be instrumental in guiding teams through the delivery lifecycle while ensuring compliance and security in cloud-based data solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the data landscape.

Qualifications

• Lead the design and delivery of data platforms using Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
• Guide data engineering teams and define data governance patterns.

Skills

Data Architecture

Microsoft Azure

Data Governance

ETL/ELT Frameworks

Data Modelling

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Data Lake

Azure SQL

Job description

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Our client, a trusted Microsoft Partner, is looking for a skilled Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms using the Microsoft technology stack. This role is pivotal in shaping enterprise-grade solutions that support advanced analytics, reporting, and data governance across a wide range of sectors. Experience with Microsoft Fabric is highly desirable as clients move towards next-generation data strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure services and tools.
• Lead discovery sessions and translate business requirements into high-level and detailed solution designs.
• Deliver enterprise data platform architectures, including data warehousing, lakehouse, and real-time data ingestion.
• Guide and mentor data engineering teams throughout delivery lifecycles.
• Define data governance, security, and integration patterns aligned to Microsoft best practices.
• Collaborate with the pre-sales team to shape client solutions, contribute to technical discovery sessions, and articulate architectural approaches.
• Support proposal development by providing technical input, solution design narratives, and estimations for data platform engagements.
• Strong background in data architecture with deep expertise in the Microsoft data ecosystem.
• Extensive experience with the Azure stack, with tools such as Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Azure SQL, and related services.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and performance optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to business stakeholders.
• Experience designing secure, compliant, and cost-effective cloud-based data solutions.