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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Warehouse Architect - **Company:** Jefferson Frank - **Location:** Greater Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Vault Modeling, Data Warehousing, Transact-SQL, Enterprise Data Management, Data Ingestion, Technical Debt, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Star Schema, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems, Databricks - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbcdaef163eb29d50de2ca4484b1bce758/eaa ## About the Role * Experience designing and delivering modern Data Warehouse, Lakehouse or Enterprise Data Platform solutions * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric * Commercial experience with Databricks would be highly beneficial * Expert understanding of Medallion Architecture principles * Experience designing API and batch data integrations at scale * Strong data modelling knowledge including Star Schema and/or Data Vault methodologies * Experience implementing data governance, security and access control frameworks * Knowledge of Delta Lake, PySpark, Databricks SQL or T-SQL * Ability to engage with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders * Previous architecture experience preferred, though strong Senior Data Engineers looking to step into an architecture-focused role will also be considered ## Description Data Warehouse Architect - Greater Manchester (Hybrid) - Microsoft Fabric - Medallion Architecture - Up to £80,000 This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the very start of its data transformation journey. Backed by significant investment and led by a senior leadership team that genuinely understands the value of data, the organisation is making a major commitment to building a modern, enterprise-grade data platform from the ground up. Rather than inheriting legacy systems and technical debt, you'll have the opportunity to design and shape the future-state architecture from day one. Working closely with a newly established data leadership team and leading Microsoft partners, you'll play a central role in creating a scalable, secure and high-performing data platform that will become the single source of truth for the organisation. This is a genuine greenfield environment with the autonomy, backing and budget needed to make a lasting impact. The business is known for its people-first culture, long-term investment in employee development and commitment to professional growth through training, certifications, and accreditations. You Will Work With * Designing and implementing a modern enterprise Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture * Building scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric * Creating and governing Medallion Architecture frameworks across the organisation * Developing data ingestion solutions through API and batch integrations * Designing robust data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Databricks Workflows and Delta technologies * Defining data modelling standards including Star Schema and Data Vault approaches * Establishing data governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks * Collaborating with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, marketing and technology * Working alongside Microsoft partners to deliver a best-in-class data capability * Supporting the organisation's future ambitions around advanced analytics, reporting and AI Benefits * Hybrid and flexible working environment * Opportunity to architect a platform from a blank slate * Significant autonomy and influence on technology decisions * Investment-backed business with ambitious growth plans * Dedicated budget for Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations * Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing data function * Supportive leadership team that actively invests in its people * Work with the latest Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)