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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Lorien
- **Location:** Somerset, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Meta-Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Data Strategy, Data Lineage, Data Lakehouse, Databricks
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-FE578DB6560A6E2C38/

## About the Role

Enterprise Data Architecture
Azure Data Platform & Azure Databricks
Modern Data Lakehouse architectures
Data modelling (conceptual, logical & physical)
Data integration and pipeline design
Data governance, metadata management & data lineage
Enterprise-scale platform design and transformation
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable:
UK Public Sector, Local Government or Transport sector experience

If you're an experienced Data Architect available for your next contract and have a strong background in Azure and Databricks, I'd love to hear from you.

## Description

Assess existing Azure Databricks lakehouse environments
Define the target data architecture and future roadmap
Recommend platform consolidation, separation, or federated operating models
Establish enterprise data architecture standards and governance
Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to align data strategy with organisational objectives