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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Ncounter Technology Recruitment
- **Location:** Dorchester, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, System Configuration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Microsoft Windows SDK, Microsoft Software, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Low-code
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5826799754

## About the Role

* Existing DV clearance
 * Strong Microsoft platform experience
 * Solution Architecture, Data Architecture or Data Engineering background
 * Power BI, SharePoint and Jira expertise
 * Process improvement and operational delivery experience
 * Defence, government or other complex enterprise environments are advantageous

## Description

We're supporting a specialist defence customer delivering a Microsoft-based transformation programme within a secure operational environment. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and implementing a proof of value using the existing Microsoft stack, introducing governance, improving project delivery processes and creating an end-to-end operating model. AI will come later, the immediate priority is building robust foundations.

The customer is open to a mix of Microsoft architects and engineers who enjoy delivering practical solutions rather than producing documentation alone.

Key technologies

 * Power BI
 * SharePoint
 * Jira
 * Microsoft 365
 * Low-code solutions
 * You'll be responsible for
 * Designing and implementing the initial solution
 * Building Power BI dashboards and reporting
 * Configuring SharePoint and Jira
 * Improving operational processes and delivery governance
 * Creating an end-to-end operating model
 * Working alongside an experienced delivery team


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