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# Data Solutions Architect

- **Company:** YourCode
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Systems, Information Management, Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft Software, SQL Azure, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5920323428

## About the Role

* Previous experience as a Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Azure Architect, Technical Consultant or similar.
 * Strong knowledge and practical experience of Microsoft Purview.
 * Experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure data solutions.
 * Understanding of data governance, classification, data cataloguing and information management.
 * Proven experience scoping technical projects and delivering solutions for customers.
 * Experience working directly with external clients, including technical workshops and requirements gathering.
 * Ability to produce technical designs, project documentation and implementation recommendations.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Comfortable balancing hands-on technical delivery with solution design and consultancy responsibilities.

Desirable:

 * Experience within an MSP, Microsoft Partner or IT consultancy.
 * Exposure to pre-sales, technical scoping and statements of work.
 * Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake or Azure SQL.
 * Experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP and sensitivity labels.
 * Understanding of Microsoft 365, Power BI and wider Microsoft cloud technologies.
 * Relevant Microsoft Azure, data or security certifications.

## Description

This is a hands-on, customer-facing consultancy role, combining technical solution design, project scoping, pre-sales and the delivery of Microsoft data solutions across a varied client portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, designing appropriate technical solutions and taking ownership of delivering the agreed work.

The role will involve approximately 70% client project delivery and 30% pre-sales, technical scoping and consultancy activities.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within an MSP, Microsoft Partner or IT consultancy and enjoy combining technical expertise with direct customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities

 * Scope, design and deliver Microsoft Purview and Azure data solutions for external customers.
 * Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements-gathering workshops with clients.
 * Take ownership of customer projects from initial scoping through to implementation and delivery.
 * Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions covering data governance, classification, data cataloguing and lineage.
 * Architect secure, scalable Microsoft Azure data environments.
 * Support pre-sales activities, including technical consultations, solution recommendations and project scoping.
 * Produce solution designs, technical documentation, implementation plans and statements of work.
 * Work directly with customers, both remotely and on-site, to deliver agreed technical solutions.
 * Collaborate with internal technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
 * Advise customers on data governance, security, compliance and Microsoft cloud best practices.
 * Identify opportunities to improve customer environments through Microsoft technologies, automation and modern data solutions.
 * Build strong relationships with customers and provide trusted technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.