Enterprise Data Architect

Systems Ltd
Greater London, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Governance Data Migration Data Systems Data Warehousing Metadata Power BI Enterprise Data Management Azure Data Factory
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Data Strategy Microsoft Fabric Data Management Physical Data Models Stream Analytics

Job description

The Enterprise Data Solution Architect will define and lead the organization’s enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric. This role is responsible for designing, governing, and modernizing data platforms to enable analytics, AI/ML, and BI across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Microsoft Fabric architect-level expertise combined with strong stakeholder engagement and governance leadership in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the enterprise data architecture roadmap, aligned with business and digital transformation goals.
  • Design and architect Microsoft Fabric-based data platforms, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, and Semantic Models.
  • Lead the transition from legacy data warehouses and BI platforms to Microsoft Fabric and modern lakehouse architectures (Medallion pattern).
  • Define and govern conceptual, logical, and physical data models across enterprise data domains.
  • Ensure data platforms support enterprise analytics, Power BI, AI/ML, and real-time use cases.
  • Architect secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native data solutions on Azure, leveraging Fabric-native capabilities.
  • Embed data governance, lineage, metadata, and quality controls using Microsoft Purview and Fabric governance features.
  • Define access control, security, and data privacy models aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR).
  • Partner with business, compliance, and technology stakeholders to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
  • Provide architectural oversight, standards, and guidance to data engineering and analytics teams.
  • Evaluate emerging Microsoft and cloud data technologies and recommend best-fit solutions.
  • Mentor teams on Microsoft Fabric best practices, architecture patterns, and governance models.

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft Fabric solutions (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Power BI, Data Engineering, Real-Time Analytics).
  • 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in Azure data services and modern data platform design.
  • Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, medallion pattern, and enterprise data modeling.
  • Proven experience in data migration and modernization from legacy DWH/BI platforms to Fabric or Azure-based platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, lineage, metadata, and data quality frameworks.
  • Ability to design secure, compliant enterprise data platforms in regulated environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft Fabric solutions (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Power BI, Data Engineering, Real-Time Analytics).
  • 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in Azure data services and modern data platform design.
  • Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, medallion pattern, and enterprise data modeling.
  • Proven experience in data migration and modernization from legacy DWH/BI platforms to Fabric or Azure-based platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, lineage, metadata, and data quality frameworks.
  • Ability to design secure, compliant enterprise data platforms in regulated environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders.

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