Senior Data Architect

• Own the data modelling and architecture strategy across a modern Azure Data Lakehouse environment
• Design and govern enterprise-wide data models across Medallion Architecture layers
• Create scalable curated and semantic data models using dimensional modelling and Kimball methodologies
• Define data standards, governance frameworks and modelling best practices across the platform
• Work closely with Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers to deliver data solutions
• Act as the technical authority for data modelling and architecture across the business
• Support the evolution from operational reporting towards predictive and prescriptive analytics

• Strong hands-on Data Architecture experience within enterprise-scale environments
• Extensive experience with dimensional modelling, star schemas, facts, dimensions and Kimball methodologies
• Experience designing curated and semantic layers within modern cloud data platforms
• Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture and Azure-based Data Lakehouse environments
• Experience establishing governance, standards and data architecture best practices
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience influencing senior leaders
• Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services or other regulated environments would be advantageous, * Medallion Architecture and Azure-based Data Lakehouse

• £87,000-£90,000 base salary
• Predominantly remote working model
• Exposure to a major Azure Data Lakehouse transformation
• Significant autonomy and influence across the data function
• High visibility with senior technology and business stakeholders

This is a great opportunity to join a major organisation undergoing a large-scale Azure data transformation. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the company’s data platform, becoming the go-to expert for data modelling and architecture whilst helping drive the move towards advanced analytics and data-driven decision making., Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with a significant national presence and ongoing investment in data and technology. Having already modernised its infrastructure and established a cloud-based Azure Data Lakehouse platform, the business is now focused on building innovative data solutions and creating greater value from its data assets.