Data Architect

Data Architect

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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:

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

Requirements:

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

Why This Opportunity

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

What's on Offer?

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