Data Architect

Data Architect

Location: Hybrid (UK)Salary: £80,000

We're partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey.

The business has recognised data as a strategic asset and has recently invested in leadership and technology to create a modern, enterprise-wide data capability. As part of this greenfield transformation, they're looking for an experienced Data Architect to take ownership of the organisation's data platform strategy and design.

This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business.

As the Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data platform, creating a scalable and secure foundation for reporting, analytics, AI, and future innovation.

Working closely with executive stakeholders and technology leadership, you'll define the architectural vision while driving the implementation of a modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse environment built on Microsoft and Databricks technologies.

Responsibilities:

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• Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures
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• Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks
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• Building scalable data models and storage frameworks
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• Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks
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• Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines
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• Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products
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• Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability
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• Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions
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Requirements:

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• Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design
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• Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures
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• Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake
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• PySpark, Databricks, SQL
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• Medallion Architecture implementation
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• Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault
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• Data governance, security and access management
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Why This Opportunity

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• Greenfield data transformation programme
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• Full ownership of enterprise data architecture
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• Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies
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• Opportunity to shape the organisation's move into Microsoft Fabric
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• Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making
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• Direct influence on strategic business outcomes
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• People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development
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• Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations
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• Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation
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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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• Hybrid working model
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• High-profile role with executive-level exposure
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• Significant autonomy and ownership
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• Investment in training, certifications and professional development
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• Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy
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• Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees
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