Lead Architect - Data Engineering / Azure

Fractal; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fractal as a Lead Architect in Data Engineering, where you'll deliver cutting-edge solutions for Fortune clients. This role requires innovating and maintaining technology services, leveraging your extensive experience in Azure and data engineering projects. Work in a dynamic environment committed to diversity and fostering individual growth.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in system integration and application development.
• Strong background in data warehouse projects across enterprise technologies.
• Experience with object-oriented languages and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and systems for end-to-end project execution.
• Participate in large-scale client business development and delivery engagements.
• Work across all SDLC phases applying software engineering principles.

Skills

Data Ops

ML Ops

Deep expertise in Azure Databricks

ETL frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

SQL

DataBricks

HD Insights

ML Service

Python

PySpark

Spark

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Lead Architect - Data Engineering / Azure

Apply locations: London | Type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | End Date: August 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) | Job Requisition ID: SR-32098

Join a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to our business.

About Fractal

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies, aiming to power every human decision in the enterprise. We foster a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are our greatest assets, and human imagination is at the core of every decision. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and a 'Cool Vendor' by Gartner, we invite you to learn more at Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination.

Location: London

If you are an extraordinary developer who loves to push boundaries and solve complex business problems with creative solutions, we want to hear from you. As a Lead Architect (Azure), you will work within our Technology team, delivering large-scale Data Engineering solutions to Fortune clients worldwide. Your role will involve innovating, building, and maintaining technology services.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in large-scale client business development and delivery engagements.
• Develop software and systems for end-to-end project execution.
• Work across all SDLC phases, applying Software Engineering principles to build scalable solutions.
• Build knowledge to deliver increasingly complex technology projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with over 15 years of experience.
• Strong background in System Integration, Application Development, or Data-Warehouse projects across enterprise technologies.
• Experience with Object-oriented languages (e.g., Python, PySpark) and frameworks.
• Expertise in relational and dimensional modeling, including big data technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure components like Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL, DataBricks, HD Insights, ML Service.
• Good knowledge of Python and Spark.
• Experience in ETL & ELT processes.
• Understanding of cloud analytics and ML Ops.
• Azure Infrastructure and Azure DevOps experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with global teams and contribute to architecture discussions.

Skills:

• Data Ops, ML Ops
• Deep expertise in Azure Databricks, ETL frameworks

Fractal is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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