Full job descriptionData Architect
Location: Hybrid (UK)
Salary: £80,000
We’re partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey.
The business has recognised data as a strategic asset and has recently invested in leadership and technology to create a modern, enterprise-wide data capability. As part of this greenfield transformation, they’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to take ownership of the organisation’s data platform strategy and design.
This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business.
As the Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data platform, creating a scalable and secure foundation for reporting, analytics, AI, and future innovation.
Working closely with executive stakeholders and technology leadership, you’ll define the architectural vision while driving the implementation of a modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse environment built on Microsoft and Databricks technologies.
Responsibilities:
*Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures
*Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks
*Building scalable data models and storage frameworks
*Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks
*Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines
*Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products
*Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability
*Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions
Requirements:
*Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design
*Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures
*Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake
*PySpark, Databricks, SQL
*Medallion Architecture implementation
*Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault
*Data governance, security and access management
Why This Opportunity
*Greenfield data transformation programme
*Full ownership of enterprise data architecture
*Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies
*Opportunity to shape the organisation’s move into Microsoft Fabric
*Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making
*Direct influence on strategic business outcomes
*People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development
*Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations
*Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation


What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Hybrid working model
*High-profile role with executive-level exposure
*Significant autonomy and ownership
*Investment in training, certifications and professional development
*Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy
*Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees