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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Data Architect - **Company:** Focused Futures Consultancy LTD - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £120,000.0 - £150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Power BI, Working Model 2D, Enterprise Data Management, Microsoft Fabric, Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815048276-enterprise-data-architect ## About the Role * Experience delivering greenfield or enterprise platform transformation programmes * Ability to lead and structure large technical delivery teams * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience leading or managing large offshore teams * Exposure to Databricks environments would be a bonus * Knowledge of Microsoft Purview and modern governance tooling * Experience within: * Retail * Travel * Organisation has adopted a Microsoft-first strategy * Microsoft Fabric selected as the strategic analytics platform * Greenfield implementation with opportunity to shape architecture from inception * Consolidation of multiple data platforms into a unified analytics ecosystem * AI and ML capability is a key future objective * Copilot and Microsoft AI strategy have influenced platform direction ## Description Global Systems Integrator (Microsoft-focused) | Enterprise Transformation Programme Role Overview This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a next-generation Microsoft Fabric analytics ecosystem from the ground up. You will own the end-to-end data architecture, integration strategy, and platform design, leading the transition from legacy Azure-based ETL and analytics workloads into a modern, scalable, AI/ML-ready Microsoft Fabric platform. This is a strategic build-from-scratch transformation programme, not a BAU optimisation or incremental improvement role. Key Responsibilities * Define and document enterprise data architecture, integrations, and standards * Establish medallion architecture and enterprise data modelling best practices * Assess and map the existing Azure and ETL ecosystem * Design migration and integration strategy across multiple internal and external data sources * Support downstream programme delivery through hands-on architecture leadership * Work closely with offshore delivery teams, including India-based technical teams * Act as the programme-level technical authority and senior stakeholder advisor * Support future AI/ML and Copilot enablement initiatives * Contribute to governance strategy, potentially including Microsoft Purview * Facilitate architecture workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions * Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric * Proven experience with: * Medallion architecture * Enterprise and domain data modelling Analytics platform design background as: * Senior Data Architect * Experience delivering greenfield or enterprise platform transformation programmes * Ability to lead and structure large technical delivery teams * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience leading or managing large offshore teams * Exposure to Databricks environments would be a bonus * Knowledge of Microsoft Purview and modern governance tooling * Experience within: * Retail * Travel * Organisation has adopted a Microsoft-first strategy * Microsoft Fabric selected as the strategic analytics platform * Greenfield implementation with opportunity to shape architecture from inception * Consolidation of multiple data platforms into a unified analytics ecosystem * AI and ML capability is a key future objective * Copilot and Microsoft AI strategy have influenced platform direction Engagement Options * Permanent * Day-rate contract * Aligned to Director-level responsibilities and expectations. Working Model * Approximately 2 days per week onsite in London * In-person workshops and stakeholder sessions required * Travel expectations apply where necessary * Salary £120k to £150k based on experience and depth of consultancy experience * NEST pension - 3% employer contribution initially Increasing to 5% * 21 days holiday * Additional discretionary leave may be provided * Opportunity to work within a Microsoft-centric consultancy environment Additional Information * Notice periods of max 1-2 months can be accommodated * Unfortunately the client is unable to provide workpermit visa sponsorship for this role This role is not suited to: * Pure Power BI Developers * Principal Data Engineers without heavy data architecture experience * BAU-focused technical profiles Diversity, Equity & Inclusion The client are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. 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