Data Architect

Nigel Frank International
Greater London, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£72,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Data Architecture Data Systems SQL Azure Azure Data Lake SQL Databases Data Streaming UML Azure Data Factory Data Lakes Data Analytics
+2 more
Azure Synapse Analytics Databricks

Job description

Data Architect

£72,000

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Architect to support the design and delivery of modern Azure-based data solutions within a large, highly regulated organisation operating in the public and professional standards sector. This role sits at the heart of a data-driven transformation programme, shaping enterprise data models, improving data quality and governance, and enabling secure, scalable and compliant cloud data capabilities.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident working across conceptual, logical and physical data architecture, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, scalable and well-governed designs. You will be responsible for ensuring data architecture quality across projects, shaping modelling standards and supporting the development of an enterprise-wide data framework.

You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and external partners, influencing architectural decisions while ensuring models, data flows and governance processes align to organisational strategy and best practice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead data architecture design for projects, producing Data Architecture Assessments
  • Design and deliver cloud data architectures using Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL and related services
  • Lead project-level data architecture, defining data models, flows, integrations and governance
  • Champion data architecture principles, providing education, mentoring and guidance across the organisation
  • Maintain and evolve the Data Architecture Roadmap

Skills and Experience

  • Strong background in data architecture with hands-on experience delivering enterprise data models
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Azure SQL, Databricks or Fabric
  • Expertise in conceptual and logical data modelling, ideally using UML
  • Deep understanding of Azure-aligned data architectures, including lakehouse and dimensional modelling
  • Ability to design secure Azure data solutions and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience designing transitional architectures and incorporating security considerations across

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of up to £72,000
  • Hybrid working from central London office
  • 30 days annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Life assurance and private healthcare options
  • A variety of lifestyles benefits

This is just a brief overview of the opportunity. To learn more, simply apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group.

Requirements

  • Strong background in data architecture with hands-on experience delivering enterprise data models
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Azure SQL, Databricks or Fabric
  • Expertise in conceptual and logical data modelling, ideally using UML
  • Deep understanding of Azure-aligned data architectures, including lakehouse and dimensional modelling
  • Ability to design secure Azure data solutions and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience designing transitional architectures and incorporating security considerations across

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary of up to £72,000
  • Hybrid working from central London office
  • 30 days annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Life assurance and private healthcare options
  • A variety of lifestyles benefits

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