Senior Data Architect
Ceox
Shalford, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Shalford, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Data analysis
Azure
Data Architecture
Data Governance
ETL
Data Security
Data Vault Modeling
Python
Machine Learning
Power BI
SQL Databases
T-SQL
Enterprise Data Management
Snowflake
Data Management
Stream Processing
Data Pipelines
Databricks
Job description
- Lead end-to-end data architecture across client engagements
- Design modern data platforms using Lakehouse and Medallion architectures
- Translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions
- Architect Azure-based data platforms (Databricks, ADF, Fabric, Purview)
- Define data standards, governance, and best practices
- Ensure data platforms are designed in line with GDPR and data protection
requirements, including anonymisation, access control, and secure data handling
- Design batch, near real-time, and real-time analytics solutions
- Enable BI, AI, and advanced analytics use cases
- Support pre-sales, solution design, and client proposals
- Mentor engineers and analysts within the practice
Requirements
An experienced Data Architect who can confidently lead client engagements, design scalable data platforms, and align technical solutions with business outcomes., * Extensive experience in Data Architecture & Solution Design
- Strong expertise in Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Purview)
- Experience designing enterprise data platforms and warehouses
- Strong knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Snowflake, Data Vault 2.0, SCD)
- Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and real-time data processing
- Strong Power BI, SQL, and analytics experience
- Proficiency in Python and T-SQL
- Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience
- Strong understanding of data governance and GDPR principles within data architecture
Desirable
- Experience with AI / Machine Learning / Copilot solutions
- Background in consulting or professional services
- Experience in regulated industries (public sector, finance)
- Azure / Databricks certifications
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership and mentoring capability
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value