Azure Data Architect | Up To £85,000 + 10% Bonus & 16% Pension | 1 Day A Week Onsite

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Overview

A leading organisation in the water and renewables sector is seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join their growing tech-focused team. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll take ownership of the data architecture across multiple business units, designing scalable and secure solutions that support data-driven decision-making.

Role

This is a hands-on role where you\'ll take full ownership of the data architecture. You\'ll be designing scalable, secure solutions using the Azure stack—think Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more. You\'ll be the go-to person for shaping how data is used across the business, working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure everything runs smoothly and smart decisions are backed by solid data.

As an Azure Data Architect, how you communicate and interact with stakeholders will be very important for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement data solutions using Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more
Define the strategic roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies
Build scalable data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business goals
Optimise system performance and ensure data accessibility
Provide architectural guidance across the full data product lifecycle
Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and business teams to align technical solutions with organisational objectives

Requirements

Proven experience as an Azure Data Architect or in a similar role
Strong understanding of database structure and design principles
Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Power BI)
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Benefits

Salary of £70,000 to £85,000
Bonus - Up to 10%
16% Pension
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Share-save scheme
Health and wellbeing support programmes
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial support services
Access to a wide range of group discounts
Ongoing training and career development

If you are an Azure Data Architect and this sounds like something you would be interested in learning more about, get in touch with me, Kumbirai Mafini, @(url removed)

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