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Job Description

Principal Data Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Data Architect to join a specialist consultancy delivering modern cloud data platforms, advanced analytics and next-generation AI capabilities across the Microsoft ecosystem.

This senior, hands-on role is suited to someone who can operate as the organisation's leading authority in AI and data architecture. You will shape and design enterprise-grade solutions, directly influence technical strategy and support complex pre-sales engagements with senior stakeholders.

You will work closely with business and technical leaders to translate complex data challenges into secure, scalable and future-ready architectures, while helping to define standards, guide delivery teams and contribute to the development of reusable products and accelerators.

Responsibilities

Design and architect advanced data and AI platforms across Microsoft Azure and associated technologies
Lead the delivery of large-scale data solutions, ensuring quality, performance and alignment to best practice
Shape technical strategy and support pre-sales activities, including stakeholder workshops and solution design
Define architectural standards and governance models for data, AI and analytics projects
Lead and mentor engineers and consultants, setting technical direction and improving capability
Engage with C-suite stakeholders to simplify complexity and communicate strategic technical vision

Skills and Experience

Extensive hands-on experience across Microsoft Azure data and AI services (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Power BI)
Proven track record architecting enterprise-scale AI, data and analytics solutions
Expertise in generative AI, machine learning, cognitive services and responsible AI practices
Deep understanding of modern data architectures including lakehouse, data mesh, MDM and dimensional modelling
Knowledge of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform advantageous
Experience leading pre-sales engagements and presenting to senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

Salary of up to £110,000
Remote first working with occasional visit to client
Performance-related bonus scheme
23 days' holiday (rising to 28 with service)
Company contributory pension
Life assurance and private healthcare schemes

This is just a brief overview of the opportunity. To learn more, simply apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group.

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