Broster Buchanan are partnered global business within the food industry with a turnover of £8Bn+ who are looking for a Data Architect with Fabric experience to lead an exciting new project team within the global group. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to shape the data strategy and build a world-class data platform using cutting-edge Microsoft Fabric technologies. This role will suit a seasoned Data Architect looking to join a new, growing team with plenty of exciting projects and cutting tech on the horizon.This will be a mostly remote role but would suit someone near Liverpool as there will be ad hoc travel into the office when required for onsite meetings, workshops etc. A salary of £80k - £100k is on offer, with some potential flexibility for the right person.Responsibilities:

Define and implement the overall data architecture strategy, leveraging Microsoft Fabric to its fullest potential.
Design and oversee the development of highly scalable and efficient data architectures using Microsoft Fabric components (Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Dataflows Gen2, Lakehouse).
Establish robust data models, schemas, and data integration patterns to support complex analytical and reporting requirements.
Develop and enforce comprehensive data governance policies and standards, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
Serve as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Fabric, providing expert guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team who currently have limited fabric experience.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of new Fabric features and capabilities, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of technology.
Develop and deliver comprehensive training and knowledge transfer sessions on Fabric best practices and advanced techniques.
Define and implement strategic data integration strategies for diverse data sources, including ERP systems, databases, APIs, and flat files.
Design and oversee the implementation of efficient ETL/ELT processes using Fabric components and other relevant technologies.
Develop complex data transformation logic to support advanced business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
Collaborate closely with data analysts and business stakeholders to define data requirements and develop effective data solutions.
Design and implement data architecture solutions that are inherently scalable, performant, and reliable.
Provide strong technical leadership and expert guidance to the data engineering team.
Mentor and train team members on core data architecture principles and Microsoft Fabric best practices.

Requirements:

5+ years of proven experience as a Data Architect, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
Demonstrable knowledge in Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Dataflows Gen2, and Lakehouse.
Strong, in-depth understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and data integration principles.
Proficiency in SQL, Spark (Scala, Python, or SQL), and other relevant technologies.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement highly scalable and performant data architectures.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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