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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Architect - **Company:** Apexon - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Log Analysis, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, DataOps, Azure Data Lake, Azure Service Bus, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Multi-Cloud, Data Lakes, Azure Synapse Analytics, Stream Analytics, Data Pipelines, Key Vault, Databricks - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840618917-senior-data-architect ## About the Role * Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or Data Platform Architect with a primary focus on Azure. * Hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage (Gen2), Databricks, Power BI, Event Hubs, and Functions. * Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and real-time/batch data processing. * Experience implementing data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data transformation frameworks on Azure. * Knowledge of Azure security and identity management (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities, networking, and encryption). * Familiarity with cost optimization techniques and Azure monitoring tools (e.g., Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). * Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for data pipeline deployment. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. * Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving ability. * Experience working in agile delivery environments., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate certifications. * Experience with data governance, lineage, and compliance frameworks (e.g., Purview, GDPR). * Knowledge of Power BI administration and data visualization best practices. * Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud environments (advantageous but not essential). * Experience mentoring junior architects and engineers. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Data Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services and cloud-native architecture. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery - designing modern, scalable, and secure Azure data platforms that empower organizations to unlock business value through data. As a key technical leader, you will define cloud data strategies, architect end-to-end Azure data solutions, and guide engineering teams through delivery. This is a client-facing role, where you'll influence stakeholders, contribute to pre-sales, and ensure solutions adhere to Azure best practices, governance frameworks, and enterprise standards., * Architect and design end-to-end Azure data platforms, including ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, and visualization layers. * Build solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Power BI, and related services. * Translate complex business requirements into scalable, cost-efficient, and maintainable Azure data architectures. * Create and present high-level and low-level architecture designs, ensuring clarity across technical and business teams. * Collaborate closely with data engineers, cloud engineers, and solution architects to ensure seamless implementation of designed solutions. * Establish and enforce Azure architecture standards, reusable frameworks, and data engineering best practices. * Evaluate and adopt new Azure tools, frameworks, and services to enhance the data ecosystem. * Support pre-sales engagements - developing solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and estimations for client opportunities. * Partner with senior stakeholders and C-level executives to define cloud data strategies and modernization roadmaps. * Ensure security, compliance, and governance are embedded across all Azure data solutions. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, promoting continuous improvement and innovation. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)