Azure Data Architect

G&L Consulting Limited

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 5 days

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

Full Time

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Job Title: Data Architect

Type: Permanent

Salary: £90,000pa, negotiable plus great benefits

Note: Successful candidates will need to undergo security clearance and must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Data Architect to join our expanding Data & AI team. In this role, you will collaborate with architects and consultants to deliver high-quality data solutions that empower our clients to become data-driven organizations. You will oversee the planning, design, and implementation of Microsoft Azure data services throughout the project lifecycle, from presales to operational handover.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement cloud-based data platforms using Azure services, including Azure Databricks, SQL Database, Data Lake Storage, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, and Blob Storage.
Build conceptual, logical, and physical data models optimized for analytics.
Define data architecture frameworks, standards, and principles.
Map data from source to target, establishing current and future states based on business requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.
Ensure technical readiness, scalability, and quality assurance of final deliverables.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and facilitate discussions within multidisciplinary teams.

About You:

Extensive experience in modern data platform architecture, including Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Dimensional Modeling.
Strong understanding of data management principles, including Governance, Quality, Master Data Management, and Compliance.
Proficient in Azure Data Services, SQL, and Azure infrastructure.
Familiar with modern reporting platforms and capable of explaining complex problems simply.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps Pipelines and Apache Spark.
Experience with on-premises Microsoft data solutions (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS).
Relevant certifications (Azure Architect Expert and/or TOGAF Practitioner) are a plus.