Microsoft Fabric Architect / Engineer

Dufrain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative data consultancy is seeking skilled Architects to help clients unlock the power of their data. This role involves delivering enterprise-level data analytics solutions, developing strong client relationships, and guiding clients through their data strategy. You will implement cutting-edge Fabric solutions and optimize existing architectures while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. If you are passionate about data and eager to drive impactful change, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to grow your expertise and contribute to exciting projects in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in data analytics or consulting.
• Proficient in data modelling and modern data warehouse architectures.
• Strong understanding of Azure Data Engineer technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement industry-standard Fabric solutions and optimize existing solutions.
• Present architectural decisions to stakeholders and support clients.
• Develop standard architecture patterns and resources within the practice.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Modelling 3NF/Kimball

Modern Data Warehouse Architectures

Azure Data Engineer Technologies

Microsoft Fabric

Python Data Engineering

SQL and NoSQL Databases

Data Pipeline Development

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Microsoft Certifications in Fabric Analytics

DP-203 Azure Data Engineering

AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect

Tools

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Azure SQL Database

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

We are Dufrain, a pure-play data consultancy specialising in helping businesses unlock the true value of their data by providing market-leading data solutions and services which includes developing strategies for AI readiness, improving data literacy and culture, enhancing real-time reporting, and managing data from mergers and acquisitions.

At Dufrain we pride ourselves on a creative and innovative approach, focusing on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients by leveraging data to drive growth and efficiency.

Our mission is to inspire, shape and deliver the data capabilities of tomorrow.

Our Architects provide expertise, guidance, and strategic advice to clients to help them effectively develop their data assets for making informed decisions and achieving their business objectives. They play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate the complexities of data architecture and strategy by providing early engagement to develop and understand business needs and proposing suitable architectural solutions.

ROLE DETAILS OF OUR ARCHITECTS

• Demonstrate credible ability and a good knowledge of delivering enterprise-level data analytics solutions end-to-end. Apply domain knowledge to recommend best practices and innovative architectures.
• Develop good working relationships with clients on a project. This includes presenting deliverables and proof of concept demonstrations with confidence.
• Inform a client's data strategy, encouraging adoption of best practices. Our architects must have the ability to challenge clients and colleagues around delivery approach or content of deliverables.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders with a range of technical backgrounds.
• Have accountability for the delivery of solutions that delight our clients.
• Able to deliver to agreed plans and timescales.
• Work within the Architecture Practice to develop standard architecture patterns and resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing industry-standard Fabric solutions including both Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions.
• Presenting and explaining architectural decisions to different level stakeholders.
• Support clients across a range of sectors.
• Debugging and optimization of existing solutions.
• Resource consumption and cost optimization.
• Develop understanding of governing enterprise-level data environments.
• Testing and documentation.

EXPERIENCE

• Several years of experience in data analytics, consulting, or a related field.
• Proficient with data modelling 3NF/Kimball.
• Excellent understanding and experience of implementing Modern Data Warehouse architectures.
• Experience with back-end Azure Data Engineer technologies like ADF, Azure SQL Database and Synapse.
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions using Microsoft Fabric.
• Python data engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, SQL, CosmosDB and Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Solid experience of data pipeline development using both cloud and on-premises data sources.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Microsoft Certifications:

• Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate or equivalent certification.
• DP-203 Azure Data Engineering.
• AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect are nice to have.

Desirable experience:

• Consulting experience.
• Data governance principles including Microsoft Purview.
• Azure Infrastructure and Networking experience.
• Databricks experience.
• Machine Learning and AI.
• DevOps experience.
• Power BI semantic modelling.

Apply:

Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and certifications. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available.